What does "on the point of" mean?

Very near to; ready to; just about to; such that something is imminent.

What is a synonym for "on the point of"?

Common synonyms include: about to.

prep

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Preposition

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Very near to; ready to; just about to; such that something is imminent. idiomatic
"Whether health care should remain free at the point of need is not a new controversy."

"Whether health care should remain free at the point of need is not a new controversy."