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]

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2022

Defenses generally have an edge on offenses early into camp, and that especially appeared to be the case for a team getting used to a new starter under center.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2022

A rugged matchup for the Jags — as if pretty much all their opponents don’t have an edge on them.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Kono appears to have an edge on former foreign minister Fumio Kishida and former internal minister Sanae Takaichi in the race.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2021

"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

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023