Corner
Corner noun - A point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs.
Usage example: the president believes that we have turned a corner in the war on drugs
Flash point and corner are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flash point" instead a noun "Corner".
Nearby Words: cornered, cornering
Flash point
Flash point noun - A time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action.
Usage example: racial tensions in the city were at a flash point
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Synonyms for Flash point
Corner and flash point are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Corner" instead a noun phrase "Flash point".
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Both terms in one sentence
- In Flash Point: Fire Rescue, the deck gun on the fire engine can potentially remove five fire markers in one go, but the players can only aim at one corner of the house and then have to roll dice to determine where the water actually lands.
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