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on the verge
on the verge of (something)Very closely approaching something; very nearly at the point at which something will happen. After weeks of failed experiments, I think we're finally on the verge of a breakthrough.See also: of, on, vergeon the verge (of doing something) and on the verge of somethingat the very beginning of doing something; just about to do something. Bill was on the verge of leaving town when he found a job. Susan was on the verge of laughter, so she left the lecture hall.See also: on, verge |