ragged edge
Americannoun
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the brink, as of a cliff.
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any extreme edge; verge.
idioms
Etymology
Origin of ragged edge
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The last few years I've been off balance, right on the ragged edge of my technique where that if I have to push a little bit more, I lose it.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2024
But this sleek atmosphere conceals a ragged edge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
In her gouache drawings every watery bloom and ragged edge helps to strengthen the composition, build the space.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
Firefighters driving bulldozers straightened the ragged edge of a fire line that had been gouged out by firefighters to keep the Bootleg Fire from spreading further east, the firefighting command center said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2021
On the ragged edge, a neat person had printed in blue ink, “P.A.” and the year the actor, dancer, or musician had graduated.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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