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on the brink of
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на грани, на краю
at the very edge or threshold of a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication of facing a critical or crucial moment
Collocationon the brink of
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Пример
The negotiations between the two countries were on the brink of collapse before a last-minute agreement was reached.
The building hung perilously on the brink of collapse after the earthquake.
The political situation had become so unstable that people felt that above black there is no color, and that the country was on the brink of collapse.
When the company was on the brink of bankruptcy, the CEO had his back against the wall and had to make some tough decisions.
