on the brink of
Pronunciation
/ɑːnðə bɹˈɪŋk ʌv/
British pronunciation
/ɒnðə bɹˈɪŋk ɒv/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „on the brink of” în engleză

on the brink of
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pe marginea, aproape de

very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something significant or critical
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The negotiations between the two countries were on the brink of collapse before a last-minute agreement was reached.
Negocierile dintre cele două țări erau la un pas de colaps înainte de a fi ajuns la un acord de ultim moment.
The country was on the brink of war after diplomatic talks failed.
Țara era la un pas de război după eșecul discuțiilor diplomatice.
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