full-fledged
Having everything that is needed to be something; complete.
A girl needs three years of training to be a full-fledged nurse.
The book was a full-fledged study of American history.
get a word in
get a word in edgewise
get a word in edgeways
To find a chance to say something when others are talking.
Вставить слово, ввернуть словечко.
The little boy listened to the older students and finally got in a word.
Mary talked so much that Jack couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Mary talks so fast that nobody can get a word in edgeways.
Мэри разговаривает так быстро, что никому не удается вставить слово.
gilt-edged
Of the highest quality.
Government saving bonds are considered by many to be a gilt-edged investment.
have an edge on
To have an advantage over someone or something else in the course of an evaluative comparison.
I can't beat you at tennis, but I have an edge on you in ping-pong.
To be mildly intoxicated; to have had a few drinks.
Joe sure had an edge on when I saw him last night.
hedge about
hedge in
To surround with a hedge or barrier; protect or separate by closing in.
The house is hedged about with hushes and trees.
The little garden is hedged in to keep the chickens out.
To keep from getting out or moving freely; keep from acting freely; block in.
The boys are hedged in today. They can only play in the backyard.
The king said he could not make new laws if he was so hedged in by old ones.
on edge
Excited or nervous; impatient.
The magician kept the children on edge all through his show.
We were all on edge as we listened to the TV for news of the election results.
Father was on edge after driving home through the heavy holiday traffic.
Cynthia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group.
I don’t like being around Jake when he’s on edge like that. Someone should tell him to calm down and relax.
set one's teeth on edge
To have a sharp sour taste that makes you rub your teeth together.
The lemon juice set my teeth on edge.
To make one feel nervous or annoyed.
She looks so mean that her face sets my teeth on edge.
take the edge off
take off the edge
To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull.
Eating a candy bar before dinner has taken the edge off Becky's appetite.
Bob was sorry for hurting Tom and that took the edge off Tom's anger.
A headache took the edge off Dick's pleasure in the movie.