на грани

on the verge of

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on the verge of Used to say something is about to happen or someone is very close to a state or condition.
RU: Мы были на грани провала.
EN: We were on the verge of failure.

Я на грани самоубийства.

I am on the verge of suicide.

— Джуно (2007)

Я ослик на грани!

I'm a donkey on the edge!

— Шрэк (2001)

Завод, на который мы едем, тоже на грани.

The factory we’re heading to is also on the brink.

— Ветер крепчает (2013)

Она была на грани самоубийства.

She was on the verge of suicide.

Так же как и ты, мы на грани отчаяния.

Just like you, we are on the verge of despair.

— Великая красота (2013)