On edge Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛdʒ
ON EDJ
ˈɒn/ /ˈɛdʒ
ON EDJ
Definición
Feeling nervous, anxious, or easily upset, often because of stress, worry, or anticipation.
Uso & Matices
'On edge' is informal and often describes temporary feelings from stress or tension. Common with 'feel' or 'be' ('I'm on edge'), or to describe others ('She seems on edge'). Not used for calm or happy moods. Can precede explanations: 'I'm on edge because of the exam.'
Spanish: nervioso - tensoPortuguese (BR): nervoso - tensoPortuguese (PT): nervoso - inquietoChinese (Simplified): 紧张 - 焦虑Chinese (Traditional): 緊張 - 焦慮Hindi: चिंतित - बेचैनArabic: متوتر - قلقBengali: উত্তেজিত - স্নায়ুচাপগ্রস্তRussian: на взводе - на нервахJapanese: ピリピリしている - 神経質になっているVietnamese: căng thẳng - bồn chồnKorean: 신경이 곤두서 있다 - 예민하다Turkish: gergin - tedirginUrdu: پریشان - بے چینIndonesian: gelisah - tegang
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I feel on edge before my exams.
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She looks on edge today.
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I get on edge when I hear loud noises.
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Sorry I snapped—I've been on edge all week with this deadline.
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The kids have been so noisy lately, it's making me on edge.
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You seem a bit on edge—do you want to talk about it?
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