critical moment

critical mass do or die time high noon moment of truth pivotal point

climax crunch decisive moment kairos kairotic moment loaded moment moment of truth point of no return turning point

turning point

breaking point crisis hour of decision moment of truth zero hour

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical period crossing crossroads crucial moment crucial occurrence crucial period crunch cusp decisive moment defining moment development emergency exigency high noon hinge kairotic moment moment of truth nexus pass peak peripeteia pinch pivot pivotal moment point of no return race against time rising action shift strait transition turn of the tide when push comes to shove zero hour