take the edge off
Example Sentences
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Stellantis tries to take the edge off for workers hoofing it from outer perimeter lots, shuttling them in from some locations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
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 • Oct. 17, 2025
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 • Nov. 2, 2024
A couple of days before the 24th, not knowing what might happen of course, I asked my friend to take a picture of me with the decorations - to take the edge off.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2023
Not enough to show, only enough to take the edge off the circles under my sleepless eyes.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
