Examples of 'be on edge' in a sentence

Meaning of "be on edge"

This phrase is used to describe a state of heightened nervousness, anxiety, or tension. It implies a feeling of unease or being on high alert due to anticipating something stressful, worrisome, or uncertain

How to use "be on edge" in a sentence

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They would not be on edge like this.
When the world is changing it is natural to be on edge.
I really must be on edge because of the case.
I did not think it possible for a machine to be on edge.
Embassy security is going to be on edge with all these protesters.
I have also noticed that he constantly seems to be on edge.
They would be on edge if it was a good day.
We've all had good reason to be on edge lately.
You seem to be on edge since we started the mission.
You have every right to be on edge.
But he will be on edge if you come.
Much of the world seems to be on edge.
We would be on edge if it was a good day.
The man seemed to be on edge today.
Ronon is known to always have a serious face and to always be on edge.

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I have the right to be on edge sometimes.
There is a rather distinct intensity to the day that might cause others to be on edge.
But he seemed to be on edge about it.
Prepare a sedative, his nerves must be on edge.
We will be on edge from today.
Because you seem to be on edge.
Can not both be on edge so just drink your beer and chill out.
She seemed to always be on edge.
It leads us to be on edge and hyper-aware of every potential flaw.
Anybody who has a shot at it is going to be on edge and feel.
They 'd be on edge if it was a good day.
My nerves seem to be on edge.
We 'd be on edge if it was a good day.
People seem to be on edge today.
You are meant to be nervous, you are meant to be on edge.
Here too people seem to be on edge on the subject of migrants.
But things are a little tight around here . I am sorry to be on edge.
This whole community is gonna be on edge until we catch these guys.
Worried about Spookstreet retaliation . Puppethead will be on edge.
Nerves can be on edge.
With all these protesters. Embassy security's gonna be on edge.
The Krauts will already be on edge after this little fiasco.
And right now, we should all be on edge.
Embassy security 's gonna be on edge with all these protesters.
Sometimes, I feel like people are … they are always gonna be on edge about me.
Can not both be on edge so just drink your beer and chill out . Okay?
Tom appears to be on edge.
You seem to be on edge ever since we started the mission . I am fine . Really?
Everybody seemed to be on edge.
You might be on edge because you are not feeling 100.
They are gonna be on edge.
You will be on edge until you get -- or do not get -- an answer.
Please do not be on edge.
However, Wall Street continues to be on edge related to possible regulation.
I love you, princess . I am sorry to be on edge.

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