on the borderline

on the borderline

In an uncertain position just before some possible status, condition, action, outcome, etc. The two countries have been on the borderline of full-out war for the past decade. I was on the borderline of quitting before the boss gave me assurances that my complaints would be addressed.
See also: on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the borderline

in an uncertain position between two statuses; undecided. Bill was on the borderline between an A and a B in biology. Jane was on the borderline of joining the navy.
See also: on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • reassign
  • reassign to
  • reassign to (something)
  • be above suspicion
  • be above/beyond suspicion
  • be beyond suspicion
  • (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!
  • tomorrow
  • a bad apple spoils the (whole) barrel
  • a rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel