on the brink of

Definition

Very near, imminently approaching; ready to, about to.

Example Sentences

• "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."