〜んばかりに
N1Formation:
Verb(nai-form) + んばかりに ※ する → せんばかりに
As if to / so much so that it seems like / on the verge of. Almost to the point of ~.
Examples
彼女は今にも泣かんばかりの表情をしていた。
She had an expression as if she was about to cry any moment.
彼は怒鳴らんばかりの勢いで文句を言った。
He complained with such force as if he was about to yell.
子供たちは喜んで飛び跳ねんばかりにはしゃいでいた。
The children were so excited they were practically jumping for joy.
観客は立ち上がらんばかりに拍手をした。
The audience applauded so much they were almost standing up.
彼は叫ばんばかりの声で助けを求めた。
He called for help with a voice as if he was about to scream.