on edge

phrase

: anxious, nervous

Examples of on edge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The agitator never appeared, but the threat left the staff on edge throughout the day. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In the bond space, benchmark borrowing costs around the world are extending multi-decade highs as inflation concerns and debt levels keep investors on edge. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Despite the comfortable five-run lead, Walker put the sellout crowd on edge by allowing a pair of back-to-back singles. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

On Wednesday, Variety published a story noting that a slate of high-profile clients has departed from UTA, putting the agency on edge and leading to speculation about whether other big names will jump to rival agencies. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on edge

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