to be on the verge of
在国难临头的时候
be on the verge of a national disaster
大祸临头。
Be on the verge of a calamity.
灾难临头。
Calamity hanging over one's head.
死期临头
be on the verge of death
事到临头要沉住气
stay calm when facing a challenge
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