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edge Theme: INTOXICATION - ONSET n. drunkenness; the early stage of intoxication from alcohol or drugs.She was beginning to show a little edge, but she obviously still could drive.The edge was starting, so Kelly slowed down her drinking.
edge noun 1 in gambling, a statistical advantage, usually expressed as a percentage US, 1977. 2 antagonism; a tension arising from mutual dislike UK, 1979. 3 a knife, used or intended for use as a weapon US, 1972. 4 an urban area with bars, nightclubs, and prostitution US, 1973.► on edgevery tense, nervy, anxious UK, 1870.► on the edgein gambling, out of funds; broke US, 1963
idiomedge► get the rough side/edge of sb's tonguebe at/on the cutting edge of sthadvanced to be the most advanced form of an activity, in which the newest methods, systems, and equipment are being developed and used:The scientific and engineering skills we have developed are on the cutting edge of nuclear technology.Vic and Bob's inimitable brand of humour is very much at the cutting edge of contemporary comedy.cutting-edge: But cutting-edge technology doesn't come cheap, this system will cost around £3000. —see also a/the cutting edgea/the cutting edge BrEBrEsuccessful the ability or the equipment you need to be more successful than your opponents:Ali's cutting edge was his intellect: not only was he a brilliant sportsman, he also entertained us with his sarcasm and wit.Once France replaced the youngster with a more experienced player, the team's attack gained a cutting edge. —see also be at/on the cutting edge (of sth)go over the edge1 to become so worried, afraid, or unhappy that you stop behaving in a normal and reasonable way:Our aim is to reach people and help them before they go over the edge.I'm afraid if I confront my daughter with the problem she'll go over the edge.push sb over the edge: It was the pressure of exams that finally pushed him over the edge.2 if a business or organization goes over the edge, it fails because it does not have enough money:Many small businesses are now going over the edge.If the budget is not passed by next Tuesday, then the state goes over the edge.have the edge (over/on)(also gain, hold, keep etc an edge over/on)to have or get an advantage over someone who you are competing with ◆ often used in business, politics, and sport:The Vikings have a 14-13 edge on the Packers in this season's regular games, but the Packers are looking better all the time. McDermott's swift action gained the company an edge over its rivals.At the beginning of the month, ABC still enjoyed a ratings edge over the other networks.lose your edgeto become less good at what you do:The report warned that the US was losing its competitive edge because of inferior schools.I haven't lost my edge, and I'm definitely not ready to quit boxing now.be on edgeto be nervous, especially because you are expecting something bad to happen:What's wrong? You seem a bit on edge.Investors have been on edge since a report showed only a slight improvement in the economy.be 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.on the edge of your seat(also on the edge of your chair AmE)interested and eager to know what will happen, especially while watching a film or play, or reading a book:Star Trek fans were waiting on the edge of their seats for the next film.I realized the importance of this meeting when I saw a room full of buyers on the edge of their chairs, waiting to make a deal.edge-of-seat: The Kings won 3-2 in overtime, in an exciting game that featured edge-of-seat skating and no fights.be on a razor's/razor edgeto be in a difficult situation where a mistake or wrong decision could be very dangerous:Politically we are on a razor's edge, and our future may depend on the decision that we make today.On that day 55,000 US troops were on a razor edge, close to the start of a ground war.take the edge off sthto make something less strong, unpleasant, good etc:Advertisements claimed a new pill would take the edge off hunger.Now is the time we turn up our thermostats to take the edge off the autumn chill.I resent the fact that these unpleasant economic issues are taking the edge off the thrill of choosing a new government.
edge( one's way) across (something) to make one's way across something carefully. The hikers edged their way across the narrow ledge. Now, edge your way across and don't look down. edge n. drunkenness; the early stage of intoxication from alcohol or drugs. (see also have an edge on.) She was beginning to show a little edge, but she obviously still could drive. See:- (a little/bit) rough around the edge
- (a little/bit) rough around the edges
- a cutting edge
- a double-edged sword
- at the cutting edge
- at the cutting edge of something
- back and edge
- be a double-edged sword
- be a double-edged sword/weapon
- be a double-edged weapon
- be on edge
- be on the edge of (something)
- be on the ragged edge
- bleeding edge
- bottom edge
- cutting edge
- cutting edge, at the
- cutting edge, at/on the
- dance on the razor's edge
- double-edged sword
- drive (one) over the edge
- drive (one) to the edge
- drive to the edge
- dull the edge of
- dull the edge of (something)
- edge
- edge (someone or something) out of (something)
- edge around
- edge around (something)
- edge away
- edge by
- edge by (someone or something)
- edge in
- edge out
- edge out of
- edge with
- edge with (something)
- edged
- fray around the edges
- fray at the edges
- fray at/around the edges/seams
- give someone the rough side of your tongue
- have an edge on
- have an edge on (someone or something)
- have an/the edge over (someone or something)
- have the edge on (someone or something)
- have, etc. an/the edge on/over somebody/something
- keep (one) on the edge of (one's) chair
- keep (one) on the edge of (one's) seat
- keep you on the edge of your seat
- knife-edge
- leading edge
- lose (one's) edge
- lose your edge
- moist around the edges
- on a knife-edge
- on a razor's edge
- on edge
- on the bleeding edge
- on the cutting edge
- on the edge
- on the edge of (one's) chair
- on the edge of (one's) seat
- on the edge of (something)
- on the edge of seat
- on the edge of your seat
- on the edge of your seat/chair
- on the leading edge
- on the razor's edge
- over the edge
- push (one) over the edge
- put (someone's) teeth on edge
- razor's edge, on the
- rough around the edges
- rough edges
- set (one's) teeth on edge
- set one's teeth on edge
- set one's teeth on edge, to
- set somebody's teeth on edge
- set someone's teeth on edge
- set teeth on edge
- set your teeth on edge
- take the edge off
- take the edge off (something)
- take the edge off something
- teeter on the brink of (something)
- teeter on the brink/edge of something
- teeter on the edge of (something)
- the advantage of
- the cutting edge
- the rough edge of (one's) tongue
- the rough edge of your tongue
- the thin edge of the wedge
- thin edge of the wedge
- thin edge of the wedge, the
- top edge
- two-edged sword
- wet around the edges
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