Border on | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Border on

/ˈbɔːdə ɒn/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To be very close to being or resembling something.

  • Her happiness bordered on giddiness when she heard the news.
  • The painting's abstract style bordered on chaos, yet it was captivating.
  • His speech bordered on the risqué, causing some attendees to feel uncomfortable.

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