on the verge of
US /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
UK /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
1.
직전, 위기
Very close to experiencing or doing something.
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The company was on the verge of collapse before the new CEO took over.
그 회사는 새로운 CEO가 취임하기 전에 붕괴 직전이었다.
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She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
그녀는 그 소식을 듣고 눈물이 터져 나오기 직전이었다.