edge|edge Idioma

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edge in on|edge|edge in

v. phr. 1. To gradually approach an individual or a group with the intent of taking over or wielding power. Jack was edging in on the firm of Smith and Brown and after half a year actually became its vice president. 2. To approach for capture (said of a group). The hunters were edging in on the wounded leopard.

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on edge|edge|on

adj. phr. Excited or nervous; impatient. The magician kept the children on edge all through his show. We were all on edge as we listened to the TV for news of the election results. Father was on edge after driving home through the heavy holiday traffic. See: SET ONE'S TEETH ON EDGE.
Antonym: AT EASE².

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set one's teeth on edge|edge|set|teeth|tooth

v. phr. 1. To have a sharp sour taste that makes you rub your teeth together. The lemon juice set my teeth on edge. 2. To make one feel nervous or annoyed. She looks so mean that her face sets my teeth on edge.

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the edge|edge

n., informal The advantage. Usually used in the phrases "get the edge on", "have the edge on". In the last quarter of the game, our team got the edge on the other team and kept it. Mary has the edge on Jane in the beauty contest.