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at edge vs on edge

Both 'at edge' and 'on edge' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'At edge' is used when referring to a specific location or position, while 'on edge' is used to describe a feeling of nervousness or tension.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 738 views

at edge

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific location or position.

Use 'at edge' when indicating a specific location or position, such as 'The house is at the edge of the forest.'

Examples:

The house is at the edge of the cliff.
The restaurant is at the edge of town.
She stood at the edge of the stage.

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Alternatives:

at the edge
on the edge
near the edge
by the edge
close to the edge

on edge

This phrase is correct when describing a feeling of nervousness or tension.

Use 'on edge' to express a state of nervousness or tension, such as 'She was on edge waiting for the results.'

Examples:

She's been on edge all day.
The suspense had him on edge.
The constant noise put her on edge.

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WOMAN: Richard had been on edge for weeks.
This whole thing has got me on edge.
I just think you've been on edge since we moved here.
The city's on edge, Detective.
It... everyone's on edge, depressed.
That's bound to put anyone on edge.
He'd been more on edge the last week or so.
Emotions running high, people on edge.
He's a little on edge right now.
You've been on edge lately.
You know, she's already on edge.
The women are already on edge.
Emotions running high, people on edge.
He's a little on edge.
This quarantine has everybody on edge, Constable.
I guess all this talk of horrible mutilation has me on edge.
I'm a bit on edge, darling.
I was tired and on edge.
She's on edge about her review.
Your cousin has me on edge.

Alternatives:

nervous
tense
anxious
worried
edgy

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