(figuratively, with a verb) Dramatically and with no hope of recovery.

meanwhile

(transitive, idiomatic) To have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.

(idiomatic) In living memory.

plural of fork in the road

Punica granatum (pomegranate). / Podophyllum peltatum (mayapple), a toxic, herbaceous perennial plant with edible fruit. / Datura inoxia (angel's trumpet), a hallucinogenic plant.

(idiomatic) A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.

(fiction, humorous) A supposed form of insurance held by superheroes, who often cause excessive damage to property without having to deal with payments or lawsuits.

Synonym of set in motion

(idiomatic, transitive) To attract. / (idiomatic, transitive) To get (someone) involved. / (idiomatic, intransitive, of night/darkness/winter) To approach.