0 If you are on the verge of something or come to the verge of something, you are very close to experiencing it:
on the verge of collapse/success/tears/death/disaster/war
Her husband's violent and abusive behaviour drove her to the verge of despair.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
on the verge (of)