on the verge of
US /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
UK /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
1.
di ambang, di pinggir
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.
Syarikat itu di ambang keruntuhan sebelum CEO baharu mengambil alih.
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She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
Dia di ambang air mata apabila mendengar berita itu.