How to Pronounce "over the edge"
expression
ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
OH-ver thuh EDJ
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
British English
ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver thuh EDJ
UK
OH-vuh thuh EDJ
Listen in Context
He was already tired, and the bad news pushed him over the edge.
After so much stress, she finally went over the edge.
The noise almost pushed me over the edge.
All those little problems finally sent me over the edge yesterday.