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take the edge off en · VERB
Meanings
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To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull.
She knew better than to drink from the bar, but she'd been so thirsty, and she needed something to take the edge off.
2011, Allison Brennan, Kiss Me, Kill Me: A Novel of Suspense, page 1:Allen Gregory DeLongpre: You know what? Let's forget all the mishegoss and try to enjoy our lunch, huh? Take the edge off.
2011 Allen Gregory, "Pilot" (season 1, episode 1)
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To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances).
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