on the verge of

US /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
UK /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
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eşiğinde, uçurumunda

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.
Yeni CEO göreve gelmeden önce şirket çöküşün eşiğindeydi.
She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
Haberi duyduğunda gözleri dolmak üzereydi.