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on the verge of
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～の寸前に, ～の間近に
very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point
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Example
She was on the verge of laughter as she watched the comedy show, unable to contain her amusement.
彼女はそのコメディ番組を見ながら笑いの寸前にいて、楽しみを抑えきれなかった。
She was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いた後、泣きそうな寸前にいた。
