take the edge off
idiom
: to make (something) weaker or less severe
a medication that takes the edge off the pain
A glass of milk will take the edge off your hunger/appetite.
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My psychiatrist increased my SSRI and prescribed Klonopin to help take the edge off during the tapering period.
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Cristina Tudino, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Nicole Issa, PsyD and founder of PVD Psychological Associates, says that kids’ birthday parties can be chaotic, and having adult beverages can take the edge off and reduce everyone’s stress level.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Edible Arrangements Can Now Get You High—On Edibles
Looking to take the edge off but a basket of fruits won’t quite do the trick?
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Emperor king beds, walk-in wardrobes, and for those few without an ocean view, an outdoor shower to take the edge off.
—Giles Hattersley, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Cristina Tudino, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Nicole Issa, PsyD and founder of PVD Psychological Associates, says that kids’ birthday parties can be chaotic, and having adult beverages can take the edge off and reduce everyone’s stress level.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
See you next week, Alex and Zoya Featured Story
Edible Arrangements Can Now Get You High—On Edibles
Looking to take the edge off but a basket of fruits won’t quite do the trick?
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Emperor king beds, walk-in wardrobes, and for those few without an ocean view, an outdoor shower to take the edge off.
—Giles Hattersley, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take the edge off
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“Take the edge off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20edge%20off. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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