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on the brink of |
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on the brink of something if someone or something is on the brink of a situation, that situation is likely to happen soon The country is on the brink of civil war. We are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. She is on the brink of international stardom. See also: brink on the brink of something almost ready to do or experience something Because of competition from television news, a number of newspapers are on the brink of collapse. See also: brink How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A WEARY Traveller who had lain down and fallen asleep on the brink of a deep well was discovered by Dame Fortune. If you knew how I feel on the brink of calamity at this instant, how afraid I am of myself On the brink of some explanation, she seemed to recoil from it. |
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