on the verge of

idiom

: at the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen

The company was on the verge of going bankrupt.

The child was on the verge of tears.

We were on the verge of divorce.

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The question for Sunday, with the Giants (2-12) on the verge of a franchise record 10th straight loss, is how well Lock will be able to move. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024 Now, TikTok is again on the verge of being banned, once more begging the question: are we caught in a time loop? —

Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2024 Pep Guardiola’s side have been on the verge of creating history at the end of a fine season, United seemingly on the verge of sacking Erik ten Hag after another year of struggle. —

Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 For some, watching Adams’ Mother on the verge of a nervous breakdown may trigger PTSD. —

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the verge of

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