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On the verge of bankruptcy !!!
Travis

You sure are buying a lot. You get a big New Year bonus ?

Marvin Just a little bit. How about you ?
Travis My company totally gypped us all this year. We only got two thousand each.
Marvin I'm sorry to hear that. I guess that was since the economy is not doing so well ?
Travis No, our company has a moron for a manager. We've been on the verge of bankruptcy for years.
Marvin Have you considered switching jobs ?
Travis Of course I have, but good jobs aren't as easy to find as you might think.
Marvin I guess you may have a wife and family to consider, too.
Explanation :
 

On the verge of - close to

 
Example :  Sara was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
 
 
 

 

On the verge of bankruptcy

We slept through our alarm

Things look pretty pricey

These things are name brands

All messed up

You'll see the light

Have a one-track mind

Put you out

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Keep up with

I'm beat

Get a load of that

Brain freeze

When it comes to haggling

It seems to be catching on

I'm up for that

I'll pass

 

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