on the eve of

1. Just prior to, as in On the eve of the conference the main speaker backed out. This expression uses eve, literally “the night before,” more loosely. [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

The announcement on the eve of the party's conference in Manchester will settle the party's position following months of internal divisions.

From BBC

On the eve of the release of her 12th album, Taylor Swift received a thank-you note from George Michael’s estate for including his work in her version of “Father Figure.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I just accepted failing, so my thought process on failing changed,” Betts said in an introspective press conference on the eve of the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as personally reviewing his opponent, as always, Howe familiarised his side with their new surroundings by training at Lotto Park on the eve of the game.

From BBC

“That kind of sour taste that you have when you make an early exit from the postseason, our guys are tired of it,” manager Dave Roberts said on the eve of last year’s postseason.

From Los Angeles Times