Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-very-brink
phrase
/ðə ˈvɛri brɪŋk/
Definition
The edge or verge of a critical situation or decision, often indicating a point of great danger or uncertainty.
Examples
- The company was on the very brink of bankruptcy before the new investment came in.
- They stood at the very brink of a breakthrough in their research.
- After years of conflict, peace was at the very brink of being achieved.
Meaning
Being at the precipice of something significant, often implying that a choice or event could lead to a drastic change or outcome.
Synonyms
- edge
- verge
- threshold
- cliff
- point of no return
