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English Dictionaryborder on something phrasal verb (
see also border)
to be very close to being something extreme:
His confidence bordered on arrogance. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomsborder onborder on (something)to be similar in quality or character. I thought the author's criticism bordered on rudeness.Usage notes: usually used about negative qualities [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
border on somethingborder on (something)to be similar in quality or character. I thought the author's criticism bordered on rudeness.Usage notes: usually used about negative qualities [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
border on v. phr. To be adjacent to; come close to; adjoin.
Our village borders on the Mississippi River. John's actions border on irresponsibility. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲