How to Pronounce "the edge over"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
thuh EDJ OH-ver
ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
thuh EDJ OH-vuh
Definition
To have 'the edge over' someone or something means to have an advantage compared to them, especially in a competition or when being compared directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh EDJ OH-ver
UK
thuh EDJ OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She has the edge over her classmates in math.
Our team gained the edge over our rivals after training.
Using new technology gives you the edge over others.
He really has the edge over everyone when it comes to public speaking.