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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 10:40 am
Обама заявил:

From the discussions we had, it's clear we are on the precipice of achievement that's eluded Congresses, presidents for generations -- an achievement that will touch the lives of nearly every American,

Т.е. что-то вроде "Мы стоим на краю пропасти, и вот-вот сделаем большой шаг вперед, всем мало не покажется".

Я на всякий случай проверил по словарю:
precipice, n.
1. An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff.
2. The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation: on the precipice of defeat.

precipice: сущ.
1) обрыв, пропасть
to stand on the brink of a precipice — стоять на краю пропасти
2) опасное положение

Черномырдин отдыхает.

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