The student is on the verge of breakdown

Options

A. on the brink of
B. at the outset of
C. in the midst of
D. at the risk of

Answer

A

Explanation

on the verge of : very near to the moment when somebody does something or something happens
(1) brink : in a very new, dangerous or existing situation, the extreme edge of land.
(2) outset : at/from the beginning of Sara was on the verge of tears when she heard the news. The best option is on the brink of.