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on the verge of collapse
/ɒn ðə vɜːdʒ ɒv kəˈlæps/
about to collapse
The old bridge is on the verge of collapse.
The old bridge is about to fall down.
formal
Close to failing or falling apart; about to collapse.
The aging power grid is on the verge of collapse.
The old power grid is about to fail.
Can describe physical structures, systems, economies, or any entity that is near failure.
Collocations
on the verge ofvery close to; about to
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