Take the edge off something
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Slight Relief
The phrase often implies a slight or temporary alleviation, not a complete solution.
A joke from a friend may take the edge off your anxiety for a bit.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Context
Useful for describing a minor improvement in mood or emotions.
Hearing her voice on the phone took the edge off his homesickness.
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