noun
plural edges
[count] the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
the part of a blade that cuts
the sharpness of a blade
a harsh or unkind quality
force or effectiveness
an advantage over others
close to the edge
or on the edge
Someone who lives (life) on the edge or lives close to the edge often deals with dangerous situations and takes many risks.
on edge
feeling nervous :not calm or relaxed
on the edge of
very close to (something)
on the edge of your seat
If you are on the edge of your seat, you are watching or listening to something with great interest especially because you do not know what is going to happen.
on the ragged edge
over the edge
into a mental or emotional state that makes someone completely lose control
razor/razor's edge
set your teeth on edge
take the edge off
to make (something) weaker or less severe
verb
edges; edged; edging
[+ obj] to give an edge to (something)
usually used as (be) edged
to be on the edge of (something)
usually used as (be) edged
always followed by an adverb or preposition :to move slowly or with small movements in a specified direction [no obj]
[+ obj] :to defeat (someone) by a small amount
usually + out
edge out
[phrasal verb]
edge (someone or something) out or edge out (someone or something) :to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)
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