take\ the\ edge\ off

take\ the\ edge\ off
• take the edge off
• take off the edge
v. phr.
To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull.

Eating a candy bar before dinner has taken the edge off Becky's appetite.

Bob was sorry for hurting Tom and that took the edge off Tom's anger.

A headache took the edge off Dick's pleasure in the movie.


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