Teeter on the brink/edge of something

phrase

Be very close to a difficult or dangerous situation.

The company is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Often appears as...

  • teeter on the brink of collapse
  • teeter on the brink of disaster
phrase

Be very close to doing or experiencing something.

I was teetering on the edge of giving up.
Visual representation of "teeter on the brink/edge of something" - Be very close to doing or experiencing something

Often appears as...

  • teeter on the brink of tears
  • teeter on the brink of happiness
phrase

Be very close to a difficult or dangerous situation.

The company is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.
Visual representation of "teeter on the brink/edge of something" - Be very close to a difficult or dangerous situation

Often appears as...

  • teeter on the brink of collapse
  • teeter on the brink of disaster
phrase

Be very close to doing or experiencing something.

I was teetering on the edge of giving up.
Visual representation of "teeter on the brink/edge of something" - Be very close to doing or experiencing something

Often appears as...

  • teeter on the brink of tears
  • teeter on the brink of happiness
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Imminent Danger

Indicates a situation is close to a negative outcome, adding suspense or urgency.

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The city teetered on the brink of a major flood as the river levels rose.
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Economic Contexts

Often used to describe businesses or economies nearing a critical point of failure.

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The stock market teetered on the edge of a crash.
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Emotional Tension

Can describe a peak moment in emotions or relations before a decisive change.

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Their friendship teetered on the brink of ending after the argument.
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Imminent Danger

Indicates a situation is close to a negative outcome, adding suspense or urgency.

Illustration for Imminent Danger
The city teetered on the brink of a major flood as the river levels rose.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Economic Contexts

Often used to describe businesses or economies nearing a critical point of failure.

Illustration for Economic Contexts
The stock market teetered on the edge of a crash.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tension

Can describe a peak moment in emotions or relations before a decisive change.

Illustration for Emotional Tension
Their friendship teetered on the brink of ending after the argument.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Imminent Danger

Indicates a situation is close to a negative outcome, adding suspense or urgency.

Illustration for Imminent Danger
The city teetered on the brink of a major flood as the river levels rose.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Economic Contexts

Often used to describe businesses or economies nearing a critical point of failure.

Illustration for Economic Contexts
The stock market teetered on the edge of a crash.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Tension

Can describe a peak moment in emotions or relations before a decisive change.

Illustration for Emotional Tension
Their friendship teetered on the brink of ending after the argument.
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