B2 — Upper Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Essere sull'orlo del baratro
To be on the brink of collapse
Literal Translation
"To be on the edge of the abyss"
What it means
To be very close to financial ruin
Example in context
"Dopo la crisi, l'azienda era sull'orlo del baratro."
"After the crisis, the company was on the brink of collapse."
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