turning points
nounUK /ˈtɜː.nɪŋ pɔɪnts/
US /ˈtɝː.nɪŋ pɔɪnts/
A turning point is a moment when something big changes and things go a new way.
Winning the race was a turning point in her life.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The points in a story where the plot changes direction.
The story has several turning points that keep readers excited.
3. Places where a road or path bends and goes another way.
Watch out for sharp turning points on this mountain road.
4. Key moments in a game when the result could change.
There were two turning points in the match that decided the winner.