词汇 | have an edge on you |
释义 | (redirected from have an edge on you)have an edge onTo be drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You really had an edge on. have an edge on (someone or something)To have an advantage over someone or something; to be in a more favorable position than someone or something else. I think I have an edge on her in the race because I've been training so much harder. have an edge onAlso, have the edge on. Have an advantage over, as in Our team has an edge on them, or In this competition our town has the edge. The use of edge here alludes to the power to cut, transferred to a margin of superiority. [Late 1800s] have, etc. an/the edge on/over somebody/somethingbe slightly better, faster, etc. than somebody/something; have an advantage over somebody/something: Max’s design is very good, but I think Paul’s has the edge on it.Extra training will give our team an edge over the opposition.have an edge on tv. to be alcohol intoxicated. (see also edge. Have got can replace have.) Bob has an edge on even though he hardly drank anything. have(someone) by the balls Vulgar Slang To have control over someone; have someone at one's mercy. have/have got (someone's) back To protect or shield someone from harm, loss, or danger. have/have got it all over To be much better than (someone) at a particular endeavor. have/have got it in (one) To have the capacity or disposition to (to do something). have/have got it in for To act in a hostile manner toward or intend to harm (someone), especially because of a grudge. have/have got nothing on (someone)1. To fail to be equal or superior to (someone) in a particular way. 2. To know or be able to prove information regarding (someone). have/keep (one's) nose to the grindstone To work hard and steadily. have/keep (one's) fingers crossed To hope for a successful or advantageous outcome. have/keep (one's) wits about (one) To remain alert or calm, especially in a crisis. have/keep an ear to the ground To be on the watch for new trends or information. have/speak with a forked tongue To speak deceitfully; prevaricate or lie. have/take a whack at Informal To try out; attempt. have/take pity on To show compassion for. have/take the bit in one's teeth To be uncontrollable; cast off restraint. |
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