Idiom Breakdown

on the point of

English phrasal prepositionsEnglish prepositions

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Definition

Very near to; ready to; just about to; such that something is imminent.

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In Context

"Whether health care should remain free at the point of need is not a new controversy."
"The old building seemed to be on the point of collapse."
"As soon as Julia returned with a constable, Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once."

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Also Said As

at the point of
upon the point of
ready
on the verge
on the brink

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See Also

on the verge
on the brink