be on the threshold of (something)



be on the threshold of (something)

To be about to do something; to be about to happen. I can't believe that my little girl is actually on the threshold of marriage. I'm confident that our team is on the threshold of a major scientific breakthrough.
See also: of, on, threshold

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lucynaluw-TSI-nahPolish
Miren-Basque
Jacinthayah-SIN-tahDutch (Rare)
LutherLOO-thərEnglish
Lina['li:nə]
Manu (3)MAH-nooFinnish