on the verge of
/ɑːnðə vˈɜːdʒ ʌv/
/ɒnðə vˈɜːdʒ ɒv/
on the verge of
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på gränsen till, på väg att
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
Exempel
She was on the verge of laughter as she watched the comedy show, unable to contain her amusement.
Hon var på gränsen till att skratta när hon tittade på komedishowet, oförmögen att behärska sin munterhet.
She was on the verge of tears after hearing the news.
Hon var på gränsen till tårar efter att ha hört nyheten.
