on the verge of
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の寸前で, の瀬戸際に
very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point
Collocation
例
She was on the verge of laughter as she watched the comedy show, unable to contain her amusement.
彼女はコメディ番組を見ながら笑いそうになり、楽しさを抑えられなかった。
