on the brink of

on the brink of
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. a punto de
The inhabitants of the peaceful planet had no idea that they had been on the brink of total annihilation.Los habitantes del planeta pacífico no tenían ni idea de que habían estado a punto de la aniquilación total.
b. al borde de
You could tell that the mayor was on the brink of insanity.Se veía que el alcalde estaba al borde de la locura.
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