On a/the razor's edge In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on a/the razor's edge", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-08-02 03:08

Meaning of On a/the razor's edge

Synonyms:

on the spot

On a/the razor's edge British phrase

Used to refer to a dangerous or difficult situation

The pandemic has put the national economy on the razor's edge.

Her career is on the razor's edge after her injury.

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soften/cushion the blow
To make a difficult experience less serious; to make the situation better
drastic times call for drastic measures

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

what the eye doesn't see (the heart doesn't grieve over)
You cannot feel upset, angry or worried about something if you do not know about it.
keep the wolf from the door

Manage to earn enough money to buy food and other essential things

Hit the Skids

To begin to decline or deteriorate decline; to get worse very quickly

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To be very wet

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