on/at the threshold

phrase

: 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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“On/at the threshold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fat%20the%20threshold. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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