on the verge of
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/ɑːnðə vˈɜːdʒ ʌv/
British pronunciation
/ɒnðə vˈɜːdʒ ɒv/

Definition & Bedeutung von "on the verge of"

on the verge of
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am Rande von, kurz vor

very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point
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She was on the verge of laughter as she watched the comedy show, unable to contain her amusement.
Sie war kurz davor zu lachen, als sie die Comedy-Show sah, unfähig, ihre Belustigung zu unterdrücken.
She was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.
Sie war am Rande der Tränen, nachdem sie die Nachricht gehört hatte.
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