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cutting edgeThe forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.Rate it:

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knife-edgeUsed other than as an idiom: the edge of a knife.Rate it:

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on edgeTense, nervous or irritable.Rate it:

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bleeding edgeSomething very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.Rate it:

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top edgeUsed other than as an idiom: see top, edge.Rate it:

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be on the edge of one's seatTo be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.Rate it:

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edge outTo win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.Rate it:

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bleeding-edgeOf or pertaining to something, such as technology, which is too new and untested to be reliable or to have any assurance of safety; that represents the latest developments in something.Rate it:

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bleeding-edgeAlternative form of bleeding edge.Rate it:

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bottom edgeUsed other than as an idiom: see bottom, edge.Rate it:

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bottom edgeThe edge of a bat closest to the ground.Rate it:

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bottom edgeA deflection of a ball off of the bottom edge of a bat, onto the ground and potentially into the wicket.Rate it:

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bottom edgeTo hit the ball with the bottom edge of the bat.Rate it:

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cutting edgeThe sharp edge of the blade of a knife.Rate it:

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Cutting EdgeAn important position or development in the field of science or technologyRate it:

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edge upTo approach or move toward a target little by little, or furtively.Rate it:

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knife-edgeA piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle, and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the least possible friction.Rate it:

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knife-edgeA precarious balance that could be upset by a very small force in either direction.Rate it:

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live on the edgeTo have an adventurous or perilous lifestyle; to behave in a manner which creates risks for oneself.Rate it:

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live on the edgeTo be caught in an economic or societal situation which one did not choose, which threatens one's well-being or life, and which causes distress.Rate it:

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on the edge of one's seatIn suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.Rate it:

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razor edgeA difficult or dangerous positionRate it:

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Set Your Teeth on EdgeTo cause irritation and displeasure to someone, to annoy someone by doing something frustratingRate it:

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thin edge of the wedgeBeginning; opening; precedent.Rate it:

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top edgeA deflection of a ball off of the top edge of a bat, into the air and potentially for a catch.Rate it:

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top edgeThe edge of a bat farthest from the ground.Rate it:

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top edgeTo hit the ball with the top edge of the bat.Rate it:

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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.Rate it:

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quiet the wavesA positive development, incident, action, minor miracle, change, reversal, retraction, in a situation and the possible positive effects.Rate it:

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the cure is worse than the diseaseThe medical treatment for an illness produces a worse net result than the illness does, especially via adverse effects.Rate it:

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he is purdee crazy!He's off the chart, gone over the edge. Just as crazy as crazy gets.Rate it:

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activist justiceA justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.Rate it:

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come upTo begin to feel the effects of a recreational drug.Rate it:

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like water off a duck's backWithout immediate or lasting effects.Rate it:

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nugget of truthJanuary 2008, Chicago Tribune - Clinton's Hispanic edge over Obama.Rate it:

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activist judgeA judge or justice who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.Rate it:

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ad extremum tumulumon the edge of the hill.Rate it:

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as the twig is bent, so the tree's inclinedAn early influence can have permanent effects.Rate it:

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au fil de l'épéeTo the edge of the sword.Rate it:

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bat inTo bat so that a runner on base effects.Rate it:

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bridgeAn edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.Rate it:

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check your attitude (at the door)The speaker is warning the listener that their attitude may have adverse effects and advising that the listener change their attitude. Adding "at the door" at the end of this phrases means to leave your attitude outside/don't bring that attitude in hereRate it:

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cold turkeyThe physiological effects of such a withdrawal.Rate it:

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dig one's own graveTo behave in a way that is likely to have future negative effects on oneself.Rate it:

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do a number onTo damage; to treat harshly; to produce ill effects.Rate it:

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double whammya twofold blow or setback; a series of two events that cause adverse effectsRate it:

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étourdir la grosse faimTo take the edge off one’s appetite.Rate it:

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fag outTo become untwisted or frayed, as the end of a rope, or the edge of canvas.Rate it:

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for the agesIn a manner that produces long-lasting effects; for posterity; for a very long duration.Rate it:

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forward-leaningInnovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.Rate it:

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