Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-point-of
Phrase
/ˈɒn ðə pɔɪnt əv/
Definition
At the moment of doing something; very close to an action or event.
Examples
- She was on the point of leaving when the phone rang.
- He was on the point of making an important decision.
- We are on the point of achieving our goals.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate that someone is about to do something soon or very shortly.
Synonyms
- about to
- on the verge of
- in the process of
