on the brink of
Definitions
Very near, imminently approaching; ready to, about to.
Equivalents
Examples
“on the brink of extinction”
“The old building seemed to be on the brink of collapse.”
“So in a week's time she was beginning to hearken to her mother when she spoke of incantations and charms for restoring love⟳. She kenned it was sin, but though not seven days syne she had sat at the Lord's table, so strong is love⟳ in a young heart that she was on the very brink of it.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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