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Definition knife-edge in British English

knife-edge noun

[singular] noun
1

a situation in which success and failure are equally likely

Example

The team's future was on a knife-edge last night.

Synonyms and related words
knife-edge bumpy chequered
1.1

a situation in which a slight change could have a very dangerous effect

Example

a man on the knife-edge of self-control

Synonyms and related words
danger crisis emergency
Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
Definition knife-edge in British English