dotpaw podcast - Turning Point(s) - UPCOMING 10.23.25

The phrase “turning point” originates from the 16th century, derived from the verb “turn” and the noun “point,” referring to a moment when something pivots or changes direction. It initially described physical turns, like a road or river bend, but by the 19th century, it gained a metaphorical sense, indicating a critical moment of change in events, lives, or history. The term became common in English literature and discourse to denote decisive shifts, as seen in phrases like “the turning point of the battle.”