on edge

phrase

: anxious, nervous

Examples of on edge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ceuta, SpainAP — Ceuta over the weekend no longer looked like a city on edge, but residents were still rattled by the events of the week. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

With just three months until the midterms, the country is on edge as the war with Iran reaches a pivotal moment and political battles rise here at home. — NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

The high-rise marks a particularly disruptive chapter that Dennis said has her entire street on edge. — Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Though the frigid headmaster answers their questions about his wife and his own timeline without flair, his demeanor immediately puts Annie on edge. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for on edge

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