close to the edge
phrase
variants
or on the edge
: dealing with dangerous situations and taking many risks
He likes to live (life) on the edge.
The high-wire walker lives close to the edge.
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“Close to the edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to%20the%20edge. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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