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to be on the edge of something

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  • take the edge off something — phrase to make a strong feeling less strong Aspirin will usually take the edge off the pain. The thought briefly took the edge off her enjoyment. Thesaurus: to become, or to make something weakersynonym Main entry: edge * * * take the ˈedge off… …   Useful english dictionary

  • take the edge off something — take the edge off (something) to make something unpleasant have less of an effect on someone. Have an apple. It ll take the edge off your hunger for a while. His apology took the edge off her anger …   New idioms dictionary

  • on the edge of something — phrase nearly in a particular state or condition He seemed to be poised on the edge of Hollywood success. She hovered on the edge of sleep. Thesaurus: almost and almost notsynonym Main entry: edge …   Useful english dictionary

  • The Edge of Glory — «The Edge of Glory» Sencillo de Lady Gaga del álbum Born This Way Publicación 9 de mayo de 2011 Formato Airplay y descarga digital …   Wikipedia Español

  • have the edge on something — have the edge on/over (someone/something) to be slightly better than someone or something else. He s got the edge over other teachers because he s so much more experienced. The new Renault has the edge on other similar models it s larger and… …   New idioms dictionary

  • have the edge over something — have the edge on/over (someone/something) to be slightly better than someone or something else. He s got the edge over other teachers because he s so much more experienced. The new Renault has the edge on other similar models it s larger and… …   New idioms dictionary

  • teetering on the edge (of something) — teetering on the brink/edge/(of something) phrase in a situation in which something bad is very likely to happen The organization is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Thesaurus: in a dangerous situationsynonym Main entry: teeter …   Useful english dictionary

  • take the edge off something — to make a strong feeling less strong Aspirin will usually take the edge off the pain. The thought briefly took the edge off her enjoyment …   English dictionary

  • on the edge of something — nearly in a particular state or condition He seemed to be poised on the edge of Hollywood success. She hovered on the edge of sleep …   English dictionary

  • hover on the edge of something — hover on the brink/edge/verge/of something phrase to be very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something unpleasant Annabel was hovering on the brink of tears. Thesaurus: to be about to do or experience somethingsynonym …   Useful english dictionary

  • teeter on the edge of something — teeter on the ˈbrink/ˈedge of sth idiom to be very close to a very unpleasant or dangerous situation • The country is teetering on the brink of civil war. Main entry: ↑teeteridiom …   Useful english dictionary

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