Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases

Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases below in its proper form.
a host of   on the edge of   comply with   short of   end up   be bound up with   stand for   in memory of   give off   at work
It was reported in this morning’s newspaper that the company is _________ collapse.
【正确答案】:on the edge of