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Daily English Pod
Daily English Pod is a space for learning English beyond grammar and textbooks.
During the week, you’ll learn practical vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and real-life English, the language people actually use in everyday conversations, emotions, and work.
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The goal is simple but meaningful: to help you understand English deeply, use it confidently, and connect it to your real life. English here is not just a skill. It’s a gentle companion for clearer thinking, honest expression, and deeper human connection.
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On the brink of sth
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On the brink of sth
means being very close to something happening.
It’s that moment right before something changes — emotionally, mentally, or physically.
Examples:
1- The team was tired and discouraged, but they were also on the brink of winning.
2- After weeks of stress and sleepless nights, he felt like he was on the brink of burnout.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is powerful, emotional, and very common in real English. It’s “on the brink of.”One more time: “on the brink of.”
She sat quietly, staring at her phone, her heart beating fast, her hands shaking.
She felt like she was on the brink of tears.
So what does “on the brink of” mean? “On the brink of” means being very close to something happening.
It’s that moment right before something changes — emotionally, mentally, or physically.
It often describes strong moments:
- on the brink of tears, on the brink of collapse or on the brink of success
Let’s listen to some examples:
After weeks of stress and sleepless nights, he felt like he was on the brink of burnout.
She worked on her project for months, and when she finally submitted it,
she knew she was on the brink of something big.
The team was tired and discouraged, but they were also on the brink of winning.
Sometimes being on the brink feels scary. Sometimes it feels hopeful.
But it always means change is close.
And often, those moments — right on the edge — are the moments that shape us the most.
Now it’s your turn:
Have you ever been on the brink of giving up, or on the brink of something exciting?
And remember — creating your own example sentences
helps new expressions become part of your natural English.
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Have a lovely day — a great one. See you tomorrow.