на краю

on the edge (of)

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on the edge (of) Used literally for something at the edge of a surface or place, and figuratively for being close to a serious event or situation.
RU: Она стояла на краю обрыва.
EN: She was standing at the edge of the cliff.

И эта башня на краю леса, поверьте, не к добру она.

And that tower at the edge of the forest—believe me, it can only mean trouble.

— Мальчик и птица (2023)

Когда мы были на краю гибели от голода, они спасли наши жизни.

When we were on the brink of death from starvation, they saved our lives.

Мы жили далеко, на краю страны.

We lived far away, at the edge of the country.

— Мой друг Иван Лапшин (1985)

Мир на краю гибели.

The world is on the brink of destruction.