(~s, verging, ~d)
1.
If you are on the ~ of something, you are going to do it very soon or it is likely to happen or begin very soon.
The country was on the ~ of becoming prosperous and successful...
Carole was on the ~ of tears.
= brink
PREP-PHRASE: v-link PREP -ing/n
2.
The ~ of a road is a narrow piece of ground by the side of a road, which is usually covered with grass or flowers. (mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use shoulder )
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