to be (living) on a knife-edge
1knife edge — noun the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife • Syn: ↑cutting edge • Hypernyms: ↑edge • Part Holonyms: ↑blade, ↑edge tool * * * 1. the cutting edge of a knife. 2 …
2knife-edge — n [singular] 1.) a situation in which the result is extremely uncertain on a knife edge ▪ His future in the job is balanced on a knife edge . ▪ a knife edge vote 2.) a situation which makes someone very anxious on a knife edge ▪ Living with him,… …
3on a/the knife-edge — in a dangerous or important situation in which two very different results are possible a region resting on a knife edge after several wars The election results hung on a knife edge. living on the knife edge of poverty • • • Main Entry: ↑knife ed …
4on a knife-edge — if a person or organization is on a knife edge, they are in a difficult situation and are worried about what will happen in the future. She s been living on a knife edge since her ex husband was released from prison last month. The theatre is on… …
5edge — I. noun Etymology: Middle English egge, from Old English ecg; akin to Latin acer sharp, Greek akmē point Date: before 12th century 1. a. the cutting side of a blade < a razor s edge > b. the sharpness of a blade < a knife with no edge > …
6Bleeding edge — is a term that refers to technology that is so new (and thus, presumably, not perfected) that the user is required to risk reductions in stability and productivity in order to use it [cite web |url=… …
7Cleaver (knife) — Main article: Kitchen knives Chinese chef s knife (top) and old North American cleaver (bottom) …
8Butter knife — In common usage, a butter knife may refer to any table knife designed with a dull edge and rounded point; formal flatware patterns make a distinction between such a place knife (or table knife) and a butter knife. In this usage, a butter knife… …
9Chuck Versus the Living Dead — Chuck episode Episode no. Season 3 Episode 17 Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar …
10Sonic Attack — Studio album by Hawkwind Released 18 October 1981 …
