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be on edge

be on edge (bi on edge)

Idiom Emotions

Signification

to be nervous, tense, or easily upset

être nerveux, tendu ou facilement contrarié (etre nerveux, tendu ou facilement contrarie)

Phrases d'exemple

"She’s been on edge all day waiting for the results."

"Elle a été sur les nerfs toute la journée en attendant les résultats." (Elle a ete **sur les nerfs** toute la journee en attendant les resultats.)

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