On/to the verge of something/of doing something

phrase

About to experience or do something.

He's on the verge of tears.
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something" - About to experience or do something

Often appears as...

  • on the verge of tears
  • on the verge of collapse
phrase

At the point of doing something.

I was on the verge of calling you.
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something" - At the point of doing something

Often appears as...

  • on the verge of calling
  • on the verge of quitting
phrase

In a critical or extreme state, typically on the point of death or a similarly dramatic situation.

The patient is on the verge of death.
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something" - In a critical or extreme state, typically on the point of death or a similarly dramatic situation

Often appears as...

  • on the verge of death
  • on the verge of collapse
phrase

About to experience or do something.

He's on the verge of tears.
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something" - About to experience or do something

Often appears as...

  • on the verge of tears
  • on the verge of collapse
phrase

At the point of doing something.

I was on the verge of calling you.
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something" - At the point of doing something

Often appears as...

  • on the verge of calling
  • on the verge of quitting
phrase

In a critical or extreme state, typically on the point of death or a similarly dramatic situation.

The patient is on the verge of death.
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something" - In a critical or extreme state, typically on the point of death or a similarly dramatic situation

Often appears as...

  • on the verge of death
  • on the verge of collapse
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "on/to the verge of something/of doing something"
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Immediacy Implied

Indicates someone is moments away from a certain emotion or action.

Illustration for Immediacy Implied
She was on the verge of screaming with excitement.
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Not Yet Started

Shows an action or state that hasn't begun, but is very close to starting.

Illustration for Not Yet Started
We were on the verge of leaving when it started to rain.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediacy Implied

Indicates someone is moments away from a certain emotion or action.

Illustration for Immediacy Implied
She was on the verge of screaming with excitement.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Yet Started

Shows an action or state that hasn't begun, but is very close to starting.

Illustration for Not Yet Started
We were on the verge of leaving when it started to rain.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediacy Implied

Indicates someone is moments away from a certain emotion or action.

Illustration for Immediacy Implied
She was on the verge of screaming with excitement.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Yet Started

Shows an action or state that hasn't begun, but is very close to starting.

Illustration for Not Yet Started
We were on the verge of leaving when it started to rain.
Visual representation of the word "On/to the verge of something/of doing something"

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