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Meaning of take the edge off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull.
  2. To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances).

Examples

“Allen Gregory DeLongpre: You know what? Let's forget all the mishegoss and try to enjoy our lunch, huh? Take the edge off.”
“She knew better than to drink from the bar, but she'd been so thirsty, and she needed something to take the edge off.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

take the fall take the field take the fifth take the flak take the floor take the front seat

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