be on the ragged edge
be on the ragged edge
To be close to encountering or experiencing something (such as an outcome or emotional state). Primarily heard in US. After taking exams all week, I am on the ragged edge of exhaustion. The board has been on the ragged edge of discord ever since learning about the chairman's scandalous conduct.
See also: edge, on, ragged
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- first impressions are the most lasting
- lasting
- first impression
- no stranger to (something)
- flack out
- face to face with (someone or something)
- skunk at a garden party
- hate the sight of (someone or something)
- hate, be sick of, etc. the sight of somebody/something
- be sick of the sight of (someone or something)