What is another word for on brink?
Pronunciation: [ˌɒn bɹˈɪŋk] (IPA) 
The phrase "on brink" denotes being at the threshold of a dangerous or uncertain situation. It can be replaced by a range of synonyms such as "on the edge", "on the verge", "close to the precipice", "teetering on the brink", "at the brink of disaster", "on the cusp", "hovering on the brink", and "on the brink of something big". All of these expressions convey a sense of instability and imminent danger or change, whether in individual circumstances or on a grander scale. Their use can bring a heightened sense of drama and urgency to a narrative or situation.
