Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing edge, including its inflections. Clear word filter
4 idioms
cutting edge
CEFR B2the most advanced stage of development; state-of-the-art
Neutral
rough edges
CEFR B2small flaws that remain without seriously reducing the overall quality
Neutral
bleeding edge
CEFR C1the very newest and most experimental technology, so new it may be unstable or unreliable
Informal
edge case
CEFR C1an unusual or extreme scenario that lies outside the normal inputs, often where software fails
Neutral