How to Pronounce "on the brink"
expression
AHN-thuh-BRINK
ON-thuh-BRINK
Definition
Used to describe being very close to a major change, usually something important, dangerous, or exciting. It often suggests an event is about to happen soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹɪŋk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-BRINK
UK
ON-thuh-BRINK
Listen in Context
The team is on the brink of winning the championship.
Scientists say the species is on the brink of extinction.
She was on the brink of tears after the bad news.
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy but recovered just in time.