on edge

phrase

: anxious, nervous

Examples of on edge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

That fact may have some meat-eaters on edge, but public health leaders have emphasized repeatedly that the parasite is not a threat to the nation’s food safety. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Thick insulation foam required for a massive refrigeration operation, solar panels and refrigerants were burned, leaving many residents on edge. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

This Independence Day will see record-setting fireworks displays for America's 250th anniversary celebration, according to industry experts, but hot, dry conditions across states including California, Colorado and Utah have firefighters on edge. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for on edge

• allege
• straightedge
• dredge
• hedge
• ledge
• pledge
• sedge
• sledge
• wedge