Language shows us how certain ideas can enter the collective consciousness. It may be indicative of the hardwiring in our brain.
We have all at some point used language that refers or derives from the cutting edge in everyday speech, sometimes without realising it.
Blade

• Example : He is a blade
• Origin : English
• Meaning : A sharp fellow

Bleeding edge technology.

• Example : Bleeding edge technology
• Origin : English/American, derived from "leading edge technology".
• Meaning : Beyond "cutting edge technology"

Cut a dash

• Example : He cut a dashing figure
• Origin : English
• Meaning : To display flair and style

Cut and Paste

• Example : Cut and Paste
• Origin : English/American, publishing/cyberspeak
• Meaning : Remove and copy to clipboard

Cutting comment

• Example : Cutting comment
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Comment which is hurtfull

Cutting edge technology.

• Example : Cutting edge technology
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Most advanced technology currently available

Cut to the chase

• Example : Cut to the chase
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Reach a conclusion in speech

Cut that out

• Example : Cut that out !
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Stop !

Dull

• Example : Life is dull
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Not sharp, uninteresting

Edgy

• Example : He looked edgy.
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Nervous

Get a grip !

• Example : Get a grip !
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Exortation to gain control of oneself.

Get a handle on

• Example : Get a handle on something.
• Origin : English/American
• Meaning : Gain understanding

Get to grips !

• Example : Get to grips !
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Gain understanding.

Get to the point

• Example : Get to the point !.
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Exortation to reach a focus and conclusion in speech

How is she cutting?

• Example : How is she cutting?
• Origin : Irish greeting
• Meaning : How are things ?

Incisive

• Example : Incisive remarks
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Cutting remarks

Lance

• Example : Lance a boil
• Origin : English medical term
• Meaning : Cut open wound to allow drainage

Leading edge technology.

• Example : Leading edge technology
• Origin : English/American
• Meaning : Beyond cutting edge technology

Looking daggers

• Example : She looked daggers at him
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Piercing look

Making point

• Example : Make point
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Spear or thrust towards a target

On guard

• Example : En Garde !
• Origin : French fencing term
• Meaning : Be ready !

Pummel

• Example : To pummel !
• Origin : English fencing term
• Meaning : Beat with the pommel !

Rapier wit

• Example : He had a rapier wit.
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Quick humor and/or intelligence.

Riposte

• Example : His riposte was instant.
• Origin : French fencing term
• Meaning : Rapid reply or retort.

Sharp

• Example : Sharp dresser, sharp mind
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Looks well, intelligent

Speak pointedly

• Example : She spoke pointedly.
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Speak to make a point

Spearhead

• Example : Spearhead
• Origin : English
• Meaning : Position oneself to the front of action

Taking point

• Example : Take point
• Origin : English/American military/business term
• Meaning : Position oneself to the front of the action

Trenchant

• Example : Trenchant remarks cut deep
• Origin : French, trancher: to cut
• Meaning : Refers to depth of cut, the trenchant blade cuts deepest.

Touche

• Example : Touche !
• Origin : French fencing term
• Meaning : You got me

Up to the hilt?

• Example : Carry it up to the hilt.?
• Origin : English
• Meaning : To complete or go all the way with an endeavour ?

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