have the edge on someone — 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 someone — 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
edge — ► NOUN 1) the outside limit of an object, area, or surface. 2) the line along which two surfaces of a solid meet. 3) the sharpened side of a blade. 4) an intense or striking quality. 5) a quality or factor which gives superiority over close… … English terms dictionary
edge — edge1 [ edʒ ] noun *** ▸ 1 part farthest out ▸ 2 sharp side of blade/tool ▸ 3 advantage ▸ 4 strange quality ▸ 5 angry tone in voice ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count the part of something that is farthest from its center: Bring the two edges together and… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
edge — I UK [edʒ] / US noun Word forms edge : singular edge plural edges *** 1) [countable] the part of something that is furthest from its centre Bring the two edges together and fasten them securely. edge of: The railway station was built on the edge… … English dictionary
edge out — transitive verb : to defeat or surpass by a small margin coming from behind to edge out the opposing team by one point edged his opponent out by 367 votes in a total vote of 40,000 * * * edge out 1. To remove or get rid of gradually 2. To defeat… … Useful english dictionary
edge — {{11}}edge (n.) O.E. ecg corner, edge, point, also sword (Cf. ecgplega, lit. edge play, ecghete, lit. edge hate, both used poetically for battle ), from P.Gmc. *agjo (Cf. O.Fris. egg edge; O.S. eggia point, edge; M.Du. egghe, Du … Etymology dictionary
edge — [ej] n. [ME egge < OE ecg, akin to ON egg, Ger ecke, corner < IE base * ak , sharp: see ACID] 1. the thin, sharp, cutting part of a blade 2. the quality of being sharp or keen 3. the projecting ledge or brink, as of a cliff 4. the part… … English World dictionary
edge of one's seat — Someone who is on the edge of their seat is very interested in something and finds it both extremely exciting and nerve wracking. Look at Bob! He s on the edge of his seat watching that rugby match! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
someone's competitive juices — someone’s competitive/creative etc/juices phrase the feelings that someone has of wanting to compete, create etc something The old competitive juices seemed to have lost their edge. Thesaurus: parts of a person s characterhyponym general words… … Useful english dictionary
someone's creative juices — someone’s competitive/creative etc/juices phrase the feelings that someone has of wanting to compete, create etc something The old competitive juices seemed to have lost their edge. Thesaurus: parts of a person s characterhyponym general words… … Useful english dictionary
