on/at the threshold

idiom

: at the beginning of something or very close to something (such as a new condition, an important discovery, etc.)

—usually + of

young people on the threshold of adulthood

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During a harrowing 29 seconds captured on police body cameras, Hollis positions herself at the threshold, a human barricade between police and Richard. —

Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Jean-Baptiste’s face in that moment is that of someone right on the threshold of a revelation. —

Alison Willmore, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025 The journey of spiritual discovery begins at the threshold, where guests are invited to pause, set their intentions, and resonate the deep tones of a ceremonial gong before stepping inside. —

Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 However, in its remarks on the threshold change last year, the IRS cited a statute that gives broad authority to the Commissioner to administer the tax laws. —

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on/at the threshold

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