very close to death
dem Tod sehr nahe (dem tod sehr nahe)
"He was at death’s door before the doctors saved him."
"Er stand an der Schwelle des Todes, bevor die Ärzte ihn retteten." (er shtant an der shvelle des todes befor dee ertse ihn retteten)
to continue doing something well
to slow the pace of activity
creative ideas that are not limited by current thinking
the matter is settled or finished
to adapt to changes or challenges easily
to be the first to report an important piece of news