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June 30, 2018 Word of the Day

on edge /ˈɑːn ˈɛʤ/ idiom
on edge
/ˈɑːn ˈɛʤ/
idiom
The girl is on edge before a big test.
The girl is on edge before a big test.
Definition of ON EDGE

: feeling nervous : not calm or relaxed

  • She was on edge [=edgy] before her exam. = Her nerves were on edge before her exam.

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