razor blade

noun

1. a small rectangular piece of metal sharpened on one or both long edges for use in a razor for shaving

Example Sentences

According to some reports, there may be tell-tale symptoms with the latest ones - a hoarse voice or a "razor blade" sore throat.

From BBC

I returned from a cross-country trip with a razor blade sore throat and a stubborn headache, followed by aches and pains.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was referring "specifically" to an incident where a 'National Front Rights for Whites' sticker had been found on a train with a hidden razor blade behind it.

From BBC

COVID-19 appears to be on the rise in some parts of California as a new, highly contagious subvariant — featuring ‘razor blade throat’ symptoms overseas — is becoming increasingly dominant.

From Los Angeles Times

Both are highly contagious, officials say — and Nimbus has been particularly associated with what patients describe as “razor blade throat,” feeling like their throats are studded with razor blades.

From Los Angeles Times