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on a razor's edge
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in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "on a razor's edge" and when to use it?
The idiom "on a razor's edge" draws upon the imagery of a razor blade's extremely thin and sharp edge. It is used figuratively to describe a situation where someone or something is in an exceptionally precarious and delicate state, with the slightest misstep or change likely to lead to a crisis or failure.
