nerves on edge

Example Sentences

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The incandescent spectacle drew onlookers and set some nerves on edge among people who’ve lived through past eruptions.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022

Sultry temperatures and abundant mosquitoes - combined with the threat of mosquito-borne Dengue fever - had nerves on edge.

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2022

New infections among seafarers had set nerves on edge in both cities, and the authorities were reluctant to take chances.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2020

Talk came to an abrupt halt as an unfamiliar airplane flew overhead a second time, setting nerves on edge.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2016

But week after week of no news, or bad news, had set Fadi’s nerves on edge.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai