on the verge of

US /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
UK /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
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na skraju, na progu

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.
Firma była na skraju upadku, zanim nowy prezes przejął stery.
She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
Była na skraju płaczu, gdy usłyszała wiadomość.