on the brink of . on the brink of {adv. phr.} Facing a new event that's about to happen. "I am on the brink of a new discovery," our physics professor proudly announced. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss