dull the edge of (something)

To lessen some aspect of something, often so that it is less severe or effective. Likened to dulling the edge of a blade. Unfortunately, there is little we can do to dull the edge of such an emotional issue.

dull the edge of

make less sensitive, interesting, or effective.

The image here is of making a knife's edge blunt.

词组	dull the edge of (something)
释义	dull the edge of (something) dull the edge of (something) To lessen some aspect of something, often so that it is less severe or effective. Likened to dulling the edge of a blade. Unfortunately, there is little we can do to dull the edge of such an emotional issue. See also: dull, edge, of Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. dull the edge of make less sensitive, interesting, or effective. The image here is of making a knife's edge blunt. See also: dull, edge, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: dull the edge of get (one's) rocks off on (something) as though shine through beat the stuffing out of (someone) the bloom is off the rose the bloom is off the blush is off the rose team Xerox be out for the count
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