on edge

Idioms  

1. Tense, nervous, irritable, as in We were all on edge as we waited for the surgeon's report. This expression transfers the edge of a cutting instrument to one's feelings. [Late 1800s] Also see on the edge; set one's teeth on edge.

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Example Sentences

Arrizabalaga already had Arsenal's nerves on edge with an injudicious dash from goal which resulted in a yellow card for a panicked foul on Jeremy Doku.

From BBC

With investors already on edge about conflict in the Middle East and the surging price of oil, Powell’s uncertain tone might have been one too many unknowns for the market, pushing stocks down into the close.

From Barron's

With investors already on edge about conflict in the Middle East and the surging price of oil, Powell’s uncertain tone might have been one too many unknowns for the market, pushing stocks down into the close.

From Barron's

Early gains in Asian equities faded as oil held firmly above $100 a barrel and the Middle East conflict kept markets on edge.

From The Wall Street Journal

An AI-led tech rally pushed Asian equities higher Tuesday, but oil held above $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict keeps supply tight and markets on edge.

From The Wall Street Journal