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.

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

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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词组	be on the point of (doing something)
释义	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. See also: of, on, point Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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 Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be on the point of doing something at the point of (doing something) a run on (something) be at a disadvantage a rush on (something) at a disadvantage address comments or remarks to address (one's) comments to (someone or something) address (one's) remarks to (someone or something) be more than glad, ready, etc.
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