crisis

Definition

  • noun: a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention
  • noun: the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever

Examples

  • Most people blame the government for the country's worsening economic/financial/fiscal 'crisis'.

  • an energy/fuel/water 'crisis' [=a time when there is not enough energy/fuel/water]

  • a 'hostage crisis' [=a situation in which someone is holding people as hostages]

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...I don't know. Quieter than usual. Turning is a big deal. I mean, I'm sure as hell not looking forward to . You're gonna be a basket-case. - So it's a mid-life crisis. - No. He's just quiet. - How's the sex? - Marie, Jesus. I guess that answers that. You just gonna sit there? (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1