English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
AT THIS JUNCTION or AT THIS JUNCTURE?
At this ~junction~, the government has to announce the new minimum wage (nonstandard).
At this *juncture*, the government has to announce the new minimum wage (standard).
At a particular juncture means at a particular point in time, especially when it is a very important time in a process.
Please slow down as you approach that ~juncture~ (nonstandard).
Please slow down as you approach that *junction* (standard).
A junction is a place where roads or railway lines join.
GAB
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