be on the ragged edge



be on the ragged edge

To be close to encountering or experiencing something (such as an outcome or emotional state). Primarily heard in US. After taking exams all week, I am on the ragged edge of exhaustion. The board has been on the ragged edge of discord ever since learning about the chairman's scandalous conduct.
See also: edge, on, ragged

be on the ragged edge

  (American)
to be so tired or upset that you feel you cannot deal with a situation Top professional coaches are on the ragged edge of exhaustion and frustration.
See run ragged
See also: edge, on, ragged

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Phelim-Irish
JuditYOO-deet (Hungarian)Hungarian, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Eunomia-Greek Mythology
SpringSPRINGEnglish
Balaam['beilæm]
Godfrey['gɔdfri]