Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
on the verge of (doing something)
Meaning:
just about to do something
Example:
I was on the verge of quitting my job when I suddenly changed my mind.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.