an/the edge on (someone or something)

an/the edge on (someone or something)

A favorable or superior position when compared to someone or something else. I've been preparing for this debate for weeks so that I have the edge on my opponent. I don't want to do anything that might give Sarah an advantage on me.
See also: edge, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • an/the edge over (someone or something)
  • an/the advantage over (someone or something)
  • well disposed to
  • well disposed to (someone or something)
  • well disposed toward (someone or something)
  • benefit of the doubt, to give/have the
  • benefit of the doubt
  • the benefit of the doubt
  • have nothing going for (someone or something)
  • save