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idiombe on the edge (of sth)(also be close to the edge)1 to be in a situation in which something bad or dangerous could easily happen :At the time, we all believed we were on the edge of a global nuclear war.Raising the tax on fuel bills would destroy many families, who are already close to the edge financially.2 to be in a situation in which you are so upset, tired etc that it would be easy to have mental problems:I was close to the edge when I found this place. I only had $100 left, and I hadn't slept in weeks.She was obviously on the edge of despair, and there was nothing we could say that seemed to help.
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