English Dictionary

on the edge

prep_phrase

In a precarious position, with one's recourses nearly exhausted. / In a state of excitement due to taking risks. / (with of) With figurative or temporal proximity to (an event, state of mind, etc.).

He is living on the edge.

意味（1）

In a precarious position, with one's recourses nearly exhausted.

Our job as social workers is to help families on the edge.

意味（2）

In a state of excitement due to taking risks.

living on the edge

意味（3）

(with of) With figurative or temporal proximity to (an event, state of mind, etc.).

The stock market was on the edge of collapse.