be on the point of doing something

be on the point of (doing something)

To be ready or about to do something. I'm sorry I'm running late—I was on the point of getting in the shower when the doorbell rang. Several of our products are on the point of becoming global successes. We just need another strong marketing push. The company is still doing business, but ever since the recession hit they've been on the point of closing down

See also: of, on, point

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be on the ˈpoint of doing something

be about to do something: I was on the point of posting the letter when I saw it didn’t have a stamp on it.

See also: of, on, point, something

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