have an edge on

Idioms

Also, have the edge on. Have an advantage over, as in Our team has an edge on them, or In this competition our town has the edge. The use of edge here alludes to the power to cut, transferred to a margin of superiority. [Late 1800s]

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have an edge on

The U.S. drone may have an edge on speed on the mountain, given it’s far lighter than the Chinese machine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Pratt does, however, have an edge on his competitors in one category: He knows how to amass attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

“The worst was, he didn’t have an edge on his skate,” Coyotes coach Andre Tourigny said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023

In the battle for sixth wideout/punt returner, Dax Milne seemed to have an edge on Alex Erickson.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 27, 2022

"This is your prince. Who are you to tell him he may not have an edge on his sword, ser?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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