over the edge
idiom
: into a mental or emotional state that makes someone completely lose control
His friends worried that the news might send/drive/push him over the edge.
Examples of over the edge in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The public accusation, combined with the revelation about Debrah’s real reasons for pushing the nuptials, pushes Tiffany over the edge.
—
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
The Episode 1 montage progresses to a point when Marcus (Lionel Boyce) slides a tray across the counter, which pushes a plate over the edge — spiking viewers’ stress — until Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) catches it.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
But tariffs could put consumers over the edge in terms of prices and job security.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Little did everyone know that her appearance at Gov Ball would put her over the edge.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for over the edge
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
The Episode 1 montage progresses to a point when Marcus (Lionel Boyce) slides a tray across the counter, which pushes a plate over the edge — spiking viewers’ stress — until Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) catches it.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
But tariffs could put consumers over the edge in terms of prices and job security.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Little did everyone know that her appearance at Gov Ball would put her over the edge.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for over the edge
Cite this Entry
“Over the edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20edge. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share