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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