Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-verge-of
idiom
/ˌɒn ðə ˈvɜrdʒ əv/
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Definition
Close to experiencing something, whether good or bad.
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Examples
- She is on the verge of a breakthrough in her research.
- He was on the verge of tears after hearing the sad news.
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Meaning
Being at a point where something is about to happen or change.
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Synonyms
- About to
- Close to
- On the brink of