turning point
start from scratch
war-torn
(show) your true colors
vulnerable
contagious
turmoil
civil
fateful
unstable
weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
having an important effect on the future. Generally negative.
severely damaged by a long war, especially between different groups from the same country.
a special moment when a situation starts changing in a very important way.
spread by close contact between people
likely to change suddenly
to start something from the very beginning
a state of confusion
(show) your real character rather than the one that you allow other people to see
polite in a formal way