on edge

phrase

: anxious, nervous

Examples of on edge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kitchens, the Leavenworth police chief, acknowledged that the community was on edge and that some families may have been concerned about sending their children to school. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Now, the proliferation of sports betting has many financial and mental health advisors on edge. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

The attack came amid an intensifying Russian aerial campaign that has damaged a key bridge and a data center, while leaving Kyiv residents on edge. — Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Lately, what is happening with bonds has been setting experts on edge. — Personal Finance, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on edge

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