Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brink-of-death
phrase
/brɪŋk ʌv dɛθ/
Definition
The point at which someone is near to dying.
Examples
- After the accident, she was on the brink of death for several hours.
- The doctors fought to save him, but he was on the brink of death.
- Being on the brink of death can lead to profound realizations about life.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a state of extreme weakness or an impending death, often used to describe critical medical situations.
Synonyms
- near death
- at death’s door
- on the edge of life
- at the point of death
