have the edge on

Idioms  

1. see have an edge on.

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Example Sentences

Both surveys provide renewed evidence that Republicans have the edge on economic concerns and that President Joe Biden’s popularity remains low.

From Seattle Times

Forrest seems to have the edge on rookie safety Percy Butler for the role.

From Washington Post

In Tuesday’s practice, even without Quinn the defense seemed to have the edge on Fields and the offense with interceptions coming from both safety DeAndre Houston-Carson and cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

From Seattle Times

But Ms. McLeod-Skinner’s supporters argue that she can galvanize Democratic voters in a year when Republicans have been widely thought to have the edge on enthusiasm.

From New York Times

Vanecek looked to have the edge on Ilya Samsonov in Washington’s goaltending race before his ill-timed injury Feb. 1.

From Washington Post