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on the brink of
/ɑːnðə bɹˈɪŋk ʌv/
/ɒnðə bɹˈɪŋk ɒv/
on the brink of
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à beira de, prestes a
very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something significant or critical
Collocation
Exemplos
The negotiations between the two countries were on the brink of collapse before a last-minute agreement was reached.
As negociações entre os dois países estavam à beira do colapso antes que um acordo de última hora fosse alcançado.
The country was on the brink of war after diplomatic talks failed.
O país estava à beira de uma guerra após o fracasso das negociações diplomáticas.
