about to
Lei era sul punto di uccidersi.
She was on the verge of killing herself.
Il treno era sul punto di partire quando sono arrivato in stazione.
The train was about to leave when I arrived at the station.
It was about to start.
He is on the verge of dying.
La vecchia signora sembrava sul punto di cadere in qualunque momento.
The old lady looked like she was about to fall over at any moment.
Tom era sul punto di piangere.
Tom was on the verge of tears.
Il cane è sul punto di morire.
The dog is on the verge of dying.
Jane era sul punto di lasciare la casa.
Jane was about to leave the house.