On the Brink of
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To be very close to experiencing or achieving something, often something significant or extreme.
Example
- “The company was on the brink of bankruptcy before the new CEO took over.”
- “The patient was on the brink of recovery after weeks of treatment.”
- “She was on the brink of tears after hearing the good news.”
- “The nation was on the brink of war, but diplomacy helped avoid it.”
- “He was on the brink of making a major discovery when the experiment failed.”