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English - United States - English search idiom corpus

take the edge off

take the edge off

Meaning

Reduce the intensity of discomfort or stress.

Usage example

Use "take the edge off" to describe a situation where reduce the intensity of discomfort or stress.

Cultural context

A common English idiom included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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