Meaning of the word "knife edge" in English
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knife edge
US /ˈnaɪf ˌɛdʒ/
UK /ˈnaɪf ˌɛdʒ/
Noun
a situation of extreme tension, danger, or uncertainty
Example:
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The negotiations were on a knife edge, with either success or failure possible.
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The company's future hung on a knife edge after the financial crisis.
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