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