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companies is on the edge of collapse.
It means the company is in serious trouble and may fail soon.
From Billionaire’s Betrayal, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone states that one of the Blackwood companies is close to failing.
Usage Scenario
Use this in business or dramatic contexts to describe a company that is near failure. It is not a casual everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
One of the companies is on the edge of collapse.
2
It's close to collapse.
3
That company is about to fall apart.
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