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Definition brink in British English

brink noun

[singular] noun
/brɪŋk/
1

the point in time when something very bad or very good is about to happen

Example

She believed she was on the brink of discovering a cure for cancer.

Example

The crisis brought the two nations to the brink of war.

Example

A late goal pulled the team back from the brink of defeat.

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2

the top of a very steep cliff

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Definition brink in British English