Edge out
verb
To barely win over someone in a competition or to gradually push someone out of a position or situation.
Despite a struggle, she managed to edge out her competitors in the race.
Often appears as...
- edge someone out of a competition
- edge someone out of a position
verb
To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction, especially sideways.
She edged out of the room, hoping no one would notice her leaving.
Often appears as...
- edge out of a room
- edge out of a situation
verb
To barely win over someone in a competition or to gradually push someone out of a position or situation.
Despite a struggle, she managed to edge out her competitors in the race.
Often appears as...
- edge someone out of a competition
- edge someone out of a position
verb
To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction, especially sideways.
She edged out of the room, hoping no one would notice her leaving.
Often appears as...
- edge out of a room
- edge out of a situation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Victory
Use 'edge out' to describe a victory that's achieved by a very small margin.
He managed to edge out the other candidate by just a few votes.
Pro Tip 2/3Progressive Ousting
'Edge out' can mean slowly displacing someone from their position, often in a subtle way.
With new policies, she slowly edged her rival out of influence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Aggressive
The phrase 'edge out' is not typically used to describe an aggressive or forceful action.
He didn't force his competitors away, but edged them out through consistent performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Victory
Use 'edge out' to describe a victory that's achieved by a very small margin.
He managed to edge out the other candidate by just a few votes.
Pro Tip 2/3Progressive Ousting
'Edge out' can mean slowly displacing someone from their position, often in a subtle way.
With new policies, she slowly edged her rival out of influence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Aggressive
The phrase 'edge out' is not typically used to describe an aggressive or forceful action.
He didn't force his competitors away, but edged them out through consistent performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Victory
Use 'edge out' to describe a victory that's achieved by a very small margin.
He managed to edge out the other candidate by just a few votes.
Pro Tip 2/3Progressive Ousting
'Edge out' can mean slowly displacing someone from their position, often in a subtle way.
With new policies, she slowly edged her rival out of influence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Aggressive
The phrase 'edge out' is not typically used to describe an aggressive or forceful action.
He didn't force his competitors away, but edged them out through consistent performance.
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