Over the edge Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ

OH-ver thuh EDJ

UK

ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ

OH-vuh thuh EDJ

Definition

This expression describes someone pushed beyond their emotional or mental limits, often becoming extremely upset or out of control.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally to refer to extreme stress or emotional meltdown. Typical in phrases like 'He went over the edge' or 'pushed her over the edge.' Not literal. Implies losing emotional control, not just being upset.

• Spanish: al límite - fuera de sí
• Portuguese (BR): no limite - fora de si
• Portuguese (PT): no limite - fora de si
• Chinese (Simplified): 崩溃 - 失控
• Chinese (Traditional): 崩潰 - 失控
• Hindi: हद से बाहर - नियंत्रण से बाहर
• Arabic: على الحافة - فقد أعصابه
• Bengali: আউট অফ কন্ট্রোল - মানসিক ভারসাম্য হারানো
• Russian: сорваться - слететь с катушек
• Japanese: 限界を超える - 取り乱す
• Vietnamese: quá giới hạn - mất kiểm soát
• Korean: 한계를 넘다 - 이성을 잃다
• Turkish: kontrolden çıkmak - çıldırmak
• Urdu: قابو سے باہر ہونا - حد سے گزر جانا
• Indonesian: kehilangan kendali - melewati batas

Example Sentences

He was already tired, and the bad news pushed him over the edge.

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After so much stress, she finally went over the edge.

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The noise almost pushed me over the edge.

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All those little problems finally sent me over the edge yesterday.

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He's been acting strange since he went over the edge last month.

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One more delay and I swear I’ll go over the edge.

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