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takes the edge off

takes the edge off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the edge off.

Meaning of take the edge off

Verb

take the edge off (third-person singular simple present takes the edge off, present participle taking the edge off, simple past took the edge off, past participle taken the edge off)

  1. To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull.
    • Allen Gregory DeLongpre: You know what? Let's forget all the mishegoss and try to enjoy our lunch, huh? Take the edge off.2011 Allen Gregory, "Pilot" (season 1, episode 1)
  2. To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances).

Questions about takes the edge off

What is takes the edge off the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes the edge off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the edge off.

Words near takes the edge off in the dictionary

  1. takes the Chiltern Hundreds
  2. takes the count
  3. takes the coward's way out
  4. takes the cure
  5. takes the easy way out
  6. takes the edge off
  7. takes the fall
  8. takes the fifth
  9. takes the front seat
  10. takes the game to
  11. takes the gap

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