brink

  • 41brink — noun 1》 the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water. 2》 the verge of a state or situation, typically an undesirable one: the country was on the brink of a crisis. Origin ME: of Scand. origin …

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  • 42brink — [[t]brɪŋk[/t]] n. 1) the edge or margin of a steep place or of land bordering water 2) any extreme edge; verge 3) a critical point beyond which something will occur: on the brink of disaster[/ex] • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME < ON (Dan) …

    From formal English to slang

  • 43brink — brìnk interj. žr. brinkt 1: Kipšas brink nukrito ant žemės M.Valanč …

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  • 44brink — /brɪŋk / (say bringk) noun 1. the edge or margin of a steep place or of land bordering water. 2. any extreme edge; verge. {Middle English, from Scandinavian; compare Danish brink} …

  • 45BRINK — An oil industry acronym for Brazil, Russia, Iraq, Nigeria and Kazakhstan – five countries predicted to make a significant mark on oil production in the 2010s. Discussing the possible impact of an increase in oil supply, Liam Denningobserved in… …

    Dictionary of unconsidered lexicographical trifles

  • 46brink of —  The edge of.  ► “Perhaps the most effective use of a stock ownership plan is when a company is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and new managers are brought in to rescue it.” (Compensation and Benefits Management, Winter 1995, p. 10) …

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  • 47brink — n. 1 the extreme edge of land before a precipice, river, etc., esp. when a sudden drop follows. 2 the furthest point before something dangerous or exciting is discovered. Phrases and idioms: on the brink of about to experience or suffer; in… …

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  • 48Brink (Familienname) — Brink ist ein deutscher und niederländischer Familienname. Durch Auswanderer kam er auch in die USA, wo er seit mindestens 1850 zu den 50.000 häufigsten Namen gehört, nach Südafrika und in andere Länder. Der Name ist aus der Siedlungsbezeichnung… …

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  • 49Brink, champion de roller — Brink, champion de roller, de Greg Beeman, a été diffusé à la télévision en 1998[1]. Synopsis Andy Brink Brinker et son équipe en ligne de patinage Pierre, Jordy, et Gabriella qui se font appeler Soul Skaters (qui signifie qu ils patiner pour le… …

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  • 50Brink (Wuppertal) — Brink Stadt Wuppertal Koordinaten …

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