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on the brink of

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Source Word

on the brink of

Very nearly; imminent; close.

Japanese Meaning

まさに～の瀬戸際にある状態（差し迫った状況） / もうすぐとなる寸前の状態 / 今にも起こりそうで、非常に近い

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The rescue team was on the brink of giving up hope when they heard faint cries beneath the rubble.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

救助隊は瓦礫の下からかすかな叫び声を聞くまで、ほとんど希望を捨てかけていた。

Sense（1）

Very nearly; imminent; close.

The old building seemed to be on the brink of collapse.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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