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    on the brink of

    US /ɑːn ðiː brɪŋk ɑːv/

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    UK

    A1
    phr.PhraseVery near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
    The company was on the brink of collapse.
    phr.PhraseAbout to happen; imminent.
    They were on the brink of war.

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    What is Ethernet?

    09:11What is Ethernet?
    • and while we're currently on the brink of successfully moving into speeds higher than the current 1 Gbps with 10 Gbps emerging over the last few years, these new Ethernet technologies will be costly.

      and while we're currently on the brink of successfully moving into speeds higher than the current 1 Gbps with 10 Gbps emerging over the last few years, these new Ethernet technologies will be costly.

    • And while we are currently on the brink of successfully moving into speeds higher

      And while we are currently on the brink of successfully moving into speeds higher

    B2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • The auto industry was on the brink of collapse.

      The auto industry was on the brink of collapse.

    • Millions of jobs were lost, the auto industry was on the brink of collapse. The financial

      Millions of jobs were lost, the auto industry was on the brink of collapse. The financial

    B1

    Why is the US silent about the starvation in Gaza? CNN NewsNight panel debates

    08:06Why is the US silent about the starvation in Gaza? CNN NewsNight panel debates
    • We're on the brink of a hostage deal and a ceasefire.

      We're on the brink of a hostage deal and a ceasefire.

    • We're on the brink of a hostage deal and a cease-fire.

      We're on the brink of a hostage deal and a cease-fire.

    B1

    Lady Ashley Stands Her Ground | Faraway Downs | Hulu

    01:35Lady Ashley Stands Her Ground | Faraway Downs | Hulu
    • The world is on the brink of war, and all people care about is silly fairy tales.

      The world is on the brink of war, and all people care about is silly fairy tales.

    • The world is on the brink of war, and all people care about is silly fairy tales.

      The world is on the brink of war, and all people care about is silly fairy tales.

    A2

    MAGA Can't Cancel Juneteenth | Drink Up America! | A Bonkers Heat Wave | Two Weeks Notice

    12:23MAGA Can't Cancel Juneteenth | Drink Up America! | A Bonkers Heat Wave | Two Weeks Notice
    • As we speak, my friends, as we speak, America stands on the brink of the precipice of the edge of possibly finding out if Donald Trump is going to bomb Iran.

      As we speak, my friends, as we speak, America stands on the brink of the precipice of the edge of possibly finding out if Donald Trump is going to bomb Iran.

    • America stands on the brink of the precipice of the edge of possibly finding out if Donald Trump is gonna bomb Iran.

      America stands on the brink of the precipice of the edge of possibly finding out if Donald Trump is gonna bomb Iran.

    B1

    Captain America: Brave New World | Official Trailer

    02:38Captain America: Brave New World | Official Trailer
    • Watch yourself You're not Steve Rogers, you're right, I'm not Wait for it We're on the brink of war I can't trust anyone I Think about this feels right Captain America you ever ask yourself who's playing who?

      Watch yourself You're not Steve Rogers, you're right, I'm not Wait for it We're on the brink of war I can't trust anyone I Think about this feels right Captain America you ever ask yourself who's playing who?

    • We're on the brink of war.

      We're on the brink of war.

    B1

    Ray Dalio Just Sent a Powerful Message

    17:39Ray Dalio Just Sent a Powerful Message
    • Ray Dalio just sent a powerful message: United States is on the brink of an economic disaster.

      Ray Dalio just sent a powerful message: United States is on the brink of an economic disaster.

    • United States is on the brink of an economic disaster.

      United States is on the brink of an economic disaster.

    A2

    IELTS Speaking test band score 9 with feedback 2022

    20:22IELTS Speaking test band score 9 with feedback 2022
    • And, uh, from what I heard, these wild cats are fairly shy, and they have been on the brink of extinction for a while, which is sad.

      And, uh, from what I heard, these wild cats are fairly shy, and they have been on the brink of extinction for a while, which is sad.

    • And, uh, from what I heard, these wild cats are fairly shy, and they have been on the brink of extinction for a while, which is sad.

      And, uh, from what I heard, these wild cats are fairly shy, and they have been on the brink of extinction for a while, which is sad.

    A2

    🚨CONFIRMED: Recession is closer than you think

    09:35🚨CONFIRMED: Recession is closer than you think
    • Another thing that is causing so much uncertainty is that the United States is on the brink of a political crisis.

      Another thing that is causing so much uncertainty is that the United States is on the brink of a political crisis.

    • Another thing that is causing so much uncertainty is that the United States is on the brink of a political crisis.

      Another thing that is causing so much uncertainty is that the United States is on the brink of a political crisis.

    B1

    What’s Coming is Worse Than 1929 Depression, It Will Last For Decades

    19:23What’s Coming is Worse Than 1929 Depression, It Will Last For Decades
    • The US economy is on the brink of catastrophe.

      The US economy is on the brink of catastrophe.

    • The US economy is on the brink of catastrophe.

      The US economy is on the brink of catastrophe.

    B1