Phrases with «verge of tears»

«He was on the verge of tears — he was that distraught,» recalls Callisch. (fortune.com)
It began in my heart and rushed through every appendage, leaving me giddy yet deeply at peace — and on the verge of tears. (businessinsider.com)
This has also been applied to the Iran nuclear deal, which Trump is reported to be on the verge of tearing up. (newrepublic.com)
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