| 词组 | the sharp end |
| 释义 | Idiom the sharp end mainly British the sharp end of an activity or job is the most difficult part where problems are likely to happen.She enjoys the challenge of being at the sharp end of investment banking. (usually + of)the sharp endThe most challenging or difficult part of an activity. This repair is pretty simple until we get to the sharp end—replacing the battery. The sharp end of this merger will be negotiating the payouts to the executives. the sharp endmainly BRITISHCOMMON The sharp end of an activity or type of work is the part where the most difficulties or the hardest work are experienced. Crime prevention is now the sharp end of policing. Still only 28, Smith has been at the sharp end of activism for almost a decade. Note: In sailors' slang, the bow or front end of a ship is known as `the sharp end'. the sharp end1 the most important or influential part of an activity or process. 2 the side of a system or activity which is the most unpleasant or suffers the chief impact. 3 the bow of a ship. British humorousthe ˈsharp end (of something)(British English, informal) the job or activity of greatest difficulty or responsibility: He started work at the sharp end of business, as a salesman.As head of the school, I’m at the sharp end if there are complaints. |
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