verge

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.

to the verge of (something)

To the cusp of something; to the point where some action or outcome is nearly able to happen. Their latest victory pushes this underdog team to the verge of the playoffs for the first time in over 60 years. The civil war has pushed the country to the verge of total famine.

verge (up)on (something)

1. Literally, to be positioned next to something. France verges upon Spain to the south. That shed definitely verges on our property.

2. To approach or be very similar to some state, condition, action, etc. Be careful, some sections of this paper are verging on plagiarism. Her snide comments verged upon insult.

verge into (something)

To pass, change, or merge slowly or incrementally into a different form, state, or condition. I could feel my gaiety verging into melancholy and anxiety as the party wore on. We sat on the mountaintop, watching the glorious colors bloom on the horizon as the night verged slowly into morning.

on the verge (of doing something)

and on the verge of something

at 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

verge into something

to change gradually into something. The reds verged into a violet color that seemed to glow. The cool morning verged imperceptibly into a steamy midday.

verge (up)on something

to be almost identical to something; to be similar to or almost the same as something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Your actions verge upon mutiny. What you said verges on an insult.

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]

verge on

1. Approach, come close to, as in Her ability verges on genius. [Early 1800s]

2. Be on the edge or border of, as in Our property verges on conservation land. [Late 1700s]

See also: 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.

verge on

1. To be on the edge or border of something: The park verges on the neighboring town.

2. To approach the nature or condition of something; come close to something: Their confidence verges on arrogance.

See also: on, verge

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

on the verge
on the verge of
on the verge of (doing) (something)
on/to the verge of something/of doing something
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

References in periodicals archive

Wrexham Council apologised last week when its workers accidentally cut back wild flower verges outside the Village Bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate.

'Let our verges bloom'

Customers can easily request Lockheed Martin Verge as their preferred downlink directly through the AWS Ground Station console or from the Verge management console.

Amazon and Lockheed Martin partner to offer resilient satellite uplinks and downlinks

For people who prefer a more tranquil atmosphere, Verge rises on an area specifically designated for residential developments.

Avida taps millennial market for Verge Tower

Fabricante explained that the design concept of Avida Towers Verge focuses on convenience, right-sizing and a response to market trends on practicality, time and life priorities.

Seeing value at the Verge

"And the irony of that fact is not lost on me." He added: "There is no excuse for council contractors, or anyone else for that matter, to park on grass verges."

Contractors park on grass verge...to put up 'no parking' signs!

"We have to make careful decisions as to where wildflower verges can be planted, high plant life can dangerously limit a driver's view at some junctions and bends."

Cheshire West council strives to nuture wildlife during grass cutting operations; Authority trying to get the balance right between maintenance, driver safety and wildlife

Long disregarded as insignificant, roadside verges are helping some of the rarest wild flowers in the UK survive, according to a new study by conservation charity Plantlife.

Threatened road verges keep rare wild flowers from extinction, says charity

He said: "This is for the development of appropriate schemes to protect or enhance grass verges as they see fit in their area while bearing in mind the council's duties to keep traffic flowing, including the needs of buses, ambulances and refuse lorries, and the effect on the displacement of parking."

PS1m fund to halt cars churning up verges

The positive answer I gave to Roger Verge then was probably one of the most important decisions I took in my professional career.

Merci Beaucoup, Monsieur Verge

* It is proposing to turn selected sites around trees, pylons, by-passes as well as verges andelds into new biodiversity areas oering the perfect home for butter-ies, bees, bird and small animals.

Taking on the Alan challenge [...]

Designed for keen cyclists, the new IPX5 NYNE Edge and Verge are provided with an included handlebar mount and a built-in LED light with strobe setting, while the the IPX3 NYNE Rock speaker with rechargeable battery and 50-watt power is designed for camping trips, bonfires, and outdoor parties.

NYNE to unveil three new Adventures Series IPX water resistant Bluetooth speakers at CES 2015

Tucson, AZ, December 04, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Women on the Verge is a supportive online community that brings together dynamic and talented women from around the globe in celebration of sisterhood.

December: the Season of Giving

Jaques Verge offered his legal services to everyone from the Nazi Butcher of Lyon, Klaus Barbie, to dictator Saddam Hussein and ex-Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic.

devil's advocate jaques dies at 88

Perhaps before launching into such scaremongering comments regarding rats he should have read the council's policy on verge cutting.

Uncut verges are havens for wildlife; LETTERS

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See also: verge verge into (something) To pass, change, or merge slowly or incrementally into a different form, state, or condition. I could feel my gaiety verging into melancholy and anxiety as the party wore on. We sat on the mountaintop, watching the glorious colors bloom on the horizon as the night verged slowly into morning. See also: verge Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the verge (of doing something) and on the verge of something at 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 verge into something to change gradually into something. The reds verged into a violet color that seemed to glow. The cool morning verged imperceptibly into a steamy midday. See also: verge verge (up)on something to be almost identical to something; to be similar to or almost the same as something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Your actions verge upon mutiny. What you said verges on an insult. 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 verge on 1. Approach, come close to, as in Her ability verges on genius. [Early 1800s] 2. Be on the edge or border of, as in Our property verges on conservation land. [Late 1700s] See also: 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 verge on v. 1. To be on the edge or border of something: The park verges on the neighboring town. 2. To approach the nature or condition of something; come close to something: Their confidence verges on arrogance. See also: on, verge The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: on the verge on the verge of on the verge of (doing) (something) on/to the verge of something/of doing something 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 References in periodicals archive Wrexham Council apologised last week when its workers accidentally cut back wild flower verges outside the Village Bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate. 'Let our verges bloom' Customers can easily request Lockheed Martin Verge as their preferred downlink directly through the AWS Ground Station console or from the Verge management console. Amazon and Lockheed Martin partner to offer resilient satellite uplinks and downlinks For people who prefer a more tranquil atmosphere, Verge rises on an area specifically designated for residential developments. Avida taps millennial market for Verge Tower Fabricante explained that the design concept of Avida Towers Verge focuses on convenience, right-sizing and a response to market trends on practicality, time and life priorities. Seeing value at the Verge "And the irony of that fact is not lost on me." He added: "There is no excuse for council contractors, or anyone else for that matter, to park on grass verges." Contractors park on grass verge...to put up 'no parking' signs! "We have to make careful decisions as to where wildflower verges can be planted, high plant life can dangerously limit a driver's view at some junctions and bends." Cheshire West council strives to nuture wildlife during grass cutting operations; Authority trying to get the balance right between maintenance, driver safety and wildlife Long disregarded as insignificant, roadside verges are helping some of the rarest wild flowers in the UK survive, according to a new study by conservation charity Plantlife. Threatened road verges keep rare wild flowers from extinction, says charity He said: "This is for the development of appropriate schemes to protect or enhance grass verges as they see fit in their area while bearing in mind the council's duties to keep traffic flowing, including the needs of buses, ambulances and refuse lorries, and the effect on the displacement of parking." PS1m fund to halt cars churning up verges The positive answer I gave to Roger Verge then was probably one of the most important decisions I took in my professional career. Merci Beaucoup, Monsieur Verge * It is proposing to turn selected sites around trees, pylons, by-passes as well as verges andelds into new biodiversity areas oering the perfect home for butter-ies, bees, bird and small animals. Taking on the Alan challenge [...] Designed for keen cyclists, the new IPX5 NYNE Edge and Verge are provided with an included handlebar mount and a built-in LED light with strobe setting, while the the IPX3 NYNE Rock speaker with rechargeable battery and 50-watt power is designed for camping trips, bonfires, and outdoor parties. NYNE to unveil three new Adventures Series IPX water resistant Bluetooth speakers at CES 2015 Tucson, AZ, December 04, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Women on the Verge is a supportive online community that brings together dynamic and talented women from around the globe in celebration of sisterhood. December: the Season of Giving Jaques Verge offered his legal services to everyone from the Nazi Butcher of Lyon, Klaus Barbie, to dictator Saddam Hussein and ex-Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic. devil's advocate jaques dies at 88 Perhaps before launching into such scaremongering comments regarding rats he should have read the council's policy on verge cutting. Uncut verges are havens for wildlife; LETTERS
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