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。
She was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.
彼女はその知らせを聞いて泣きそうになった。
