be on the verge of -ing — to be very close to doing something or experiencing something, at the point of beginning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be very close to doing something or experiencing something, at the point of beginning
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɑn ðə ˈvɜrdʒ əv/
Korean meaning: ~하기 직전이다, ~할 뻔하다, 막 ~하려고 하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 온 더 **버**지 오브
Example Sentences
- My phone was on the verge of dying when my crush finally texted me back.
- The company is on the verge of launching its revolutionary product.
- I was on the verge of eating my roommate's leftover pizza when they walked in.
be on the verge of -ing
NOUN//bi ɑn ðə ˈvɜrdʒ əv//
to be very close to doing something or experiencing something, at the point of beginning
The volcano was on the verge of erupting as villagers fled in panic.
On the verge of merge, the waters surge!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
verge는 라틴어 'virga'(막대기, 경계선)에서 유래. 원래는 '경계'나 '가장자리'를 의미했는데, 시간적으로는 '어떤 상황의 경계선'에 서 있다는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone was on the verge of dying when my crush finally texted me back.”
“The company is on the verge of launching its revolutionary product.”
“I was on the verge of eating my roommate's leftover pizza when they walked in.”
“The negotiations are on the verge of breaking down.”
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