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Used to emphasize being at the absolute edge of a situation.

Followed by a noun describing a significant, often negative, event or state (e.g., war, disaster, death).

To be at the edge of a new or dangerous situation.

To rescue someone or something from a point of near-disaster.

To be in a position where something is about to happen.

To rescue someone or something from a point of near-disaster.

To be in an unstable position at the edge of a bad situation.

To cause someone to be in a very difficult or dangerous situation.

To remain close to a particular state, often a negative one.

To retreat from a dangerous situation; to save oneself from disaster.

To recover from a very difficult situation through effort.