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to fray at the edges
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to start to fail or become less effective
Example
His old jacket was frayed at the edges, but he still wore it for comfort.
Over time, the rope began to weaken, fraying at the edges and becoming less reliable.
Support for the leader was fraying at the edges.
Example
His old jacket was frayed at the edges, but he still wore it for comfort.
Over time, the rope began to weaken, fraying at the edges and becoming less reliable.
Support for the leader was fraying at the edges.
Our roommate relationship is starting to fray around the edges now that Pat has begun leaving his stuff, including dirty dishes, all over the apartment.
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