on the brink of
1
very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something significant or critical
- The negotiations between the two countries were on the brink of collapse before a last-minute agreement was reached.
- The country was on the brink of war after diplomatic talks failed.
- She was on the brink of a major breakthrough in her research.
- His reckless behavior brought him on the brink of losing everything he had worked for.
- The company is on the brink of bankruptcy due to mounting debts.
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