razor blade

noun

1. a small rectangular piece of metal sharpened on one or both long edges for use in a razor for shaving

Example Sentences

I returned from a cross-country trip with a razor blade sore throat and a stubborn headache, followed by aches and pains.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was referring "specifically" to an incident where a 'National Front Rights for Whites' sticker had been found on a train with a hidden razor blade behind it.

From BBC

COVID-19 appears to be on the rise in some parts of California as a new, highly contagious subvariant — featuring ‘razor blade throat’ symptoms overseas — is becoming increasingly dominant.

From Los Angeles Times

Both are highly contagious, officials say — and Nimbus has been particularly associated with what patients describe as “razor blade throat,” feeling like their throats are studded with razor blades.

From Los Angeles Times

“But talking about vaccines on the Hill is like walking on a razor blade that’s on fire.”

From Salon