On the cusp of
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British pronunciation/ɒnðə kˈʌsp ɒv/
American pronunciation/ɑːnðə kˈʌsp ʌv/
on the cusp

Definitie & Betekenis van "on the cusp of"

on the cusp of
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op de rand van, aan de vooravond van

at the starting point of a major development or change
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She was on the cusp of starting a new chapter in her life as she graduated from college and prepared for her first job.
The team 's success in the playoffs put them on the cusp of winning the championship, but they faced a tough opponent in the finals.
As he approached his 65th birthday, he felt he was on the cusp of retirement and a well-deserved break from work.
On the cusp between
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British pronunciation/ɒnðə kˈʌsp bɪtwˈiːn/
American pronunciation/ɑːnðə kˈʌsp bɪtwˈiːn/
on the cusp between
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aan de grens tussen, op de scheidslijn tussen

at the dividing line or boundary between two distinct categories, regions, conditions, etc., suggesting a state of change or uncertainty
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She celebrates her birthday on the cusp between Pisces and Aries.
His personality falls on the cusp between introversion and extroversion.
The weather is on the cusp between summer and autumn, with warm days and cool evenings.
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