Intermediate Emotions & Feelings

On Edge

/ɒn ɛdʒ/ idiom

Meaning

nervous, tense, or anxious

हिंदी मेंबेचैन होना, तनाव में होना

Example Sentences

“The whole team was on edge before the final match.”

फ़ाइनल मैच से पहले पूरी टीम बेचैन थी।

⚠ Common Mistake

Not "in edge" — the correct preposition is "on edge".

Good to Know

Synonyms
tense, anxious, jumpy
Antonyms
relaxed, calm

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Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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