Meanings
In a precarious position, with one's recourses nearly exhausted.
Example: "Our job as social workers is to help families on the edge."
In a state of excitement due to taking risks.
Example: "living on the edge"
(with of) With figurative or temporal proximity to .
Example: "The stock market was on the edge of collapse."
Example: "on the edge of lunacy"
Example Sentences
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Sarah was on the edge of her seat during the thrilling movie.
2
The diver stood on the edge of the platform before making the jump.
3
After hours of studying, Emily was on the edge of exhaustion.
4
The company was on the edge of bankruptcy before their new product became successful.
5
He was on the edge of tears when he heard the sad news.
