on the bleeding edge

on the bleeding edge

Having or knowledgeable of the most advanced technology in a given area, activity, or endeavor. The university's laboratory is on the bleeding edge when it comes to cancer research. Their latest smartphone is truly on the bleeding edge.
See also: bleeding, edge, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the bleeding edge

 and on the leading edge
having the most advanced technology; knowing about the most advanced technology. (Alludes to the cutting edge of a sword.) This gadget is brand new. It's really on the bleeding edge. Tom is on the leading edge when it comes to optical storage technology.
See also: bleeding, edge, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on the bleeding edge

phr. having the most advanced technology; knowing about the most advanced technology. (Jocular. More advanced than on the cutting edge.) Tom is on the bleeding edge when it comes to optical storage technology.
See also: bleeding, edge, on
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • on the leading edge
  • have a good command of
  • have a good command of (something)
  • in the know
  • know (one's) onions
  • know your onions
  • be (not) well up on (something)
  • be well up on something
  • tech-nerd
  • know one's stuff
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