take the edge off

Example Sentences

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A decline in inflation expectations tends to be associated with the possibility of a weaker economy, which would theoretically take the edge off price pressures.

From MarketWatch

To come in and just, like you said, take the edge off and get to laugh a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sometimes medication is necessary to take the edge off of traumatized animals.”

From Los Angeles Times

While some Angelenos fill their stomachs to calm their nerves, proponents of the “Emotional Freedom Technique” take the edge off by executing a series of esoteric stress-relief exercises.

From Los Angeles Times

She rode in the motorcade that took Malia and Sasha to school, to take the edge off the trip that involved three cars and at least four armed security agents.

From BBC