on the brink

Meanings

• preposition, adjective, idiom

  At the point of happening or failing; on the verge of.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with on the brink
brink , sink , think , link

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Variants

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teetering on the brink of , teetering on the brink/edge of , teetering on the edge of , brought back from the brink of , brought/pulled back from the brink of , on the brink of , pulled back from the brink of , the brink

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'bringan' meaning 'to bring' + 'on the' indicating a state or location.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'on the brink' has been used in literature since the 16th century.

2. The term 'on the brink' is often used in financial markets to describe a company or stock that is in a precarious financial situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crisis: A critical or decisive moment or situation. On the brink is often used interchangeably with the term crisis.

2. Turning point: A point in time or a situation where a significant change occurs. On the brink can be considered a turning point.

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Culture

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On the brink is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or person that is in a precarious or critical state, teetering on the edge of success or failure. It has been used in literature and art to convey tension and suspense.

How to Memorize "on the brink"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tightrope walker on the brink of falling or a volcano on the brink of erupting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the edge of a cliff or a precipice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OB' to remember 'On the Brink'.

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