on the verge of (doing) (something)
on the verge of (doing) (something)
Closely approaching some action or outcome; very nearly at the point at which something will happen. After weeks of failed experiments, I think we're finally on the verge of a breakthrough.
See also: of, on, verge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the verge (of doing something)
and on the verge of somethingat the very beginning of doing something; just about to do something. Bill was on the verge of leaving town when he found a job. Susan was on the verge of laughter, so she left the lecture hall.
See also: on, verge
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on the verge of
Close to, on the brink of, as in I was on the verge of calling the doctor when he suddenly got better, or Sara was on the verge of tears when she heard the news. This term uses verge in the sense of "the brink or border of something." [Mid-1800s]
See also: of, on, verge
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on/to the verge of something/of doing something
at or close to the point or time when somebody does something or something happens: She was on the verge of tears. We’re on the verge of signing a new contract.See also: of, on, something, verge
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on the verge
- on the verge of
- on/to the verge of something/of doing something
- verge
- hold off
- be (well) on the/(one's) way to/towards (something)
- be on the/your way to/towards something
- be going on (for) (something)
- be going on something
- getting there