Rechercher
on the verge of
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sur le point de
very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point
Exemple
They were on the verge of giving up, but a breakthrough was at hand, providing them with renewed hope.
The sharks have been circling for so long that I don't really remember what it's like to not be on the verge of bankruptcy.
