take the edge off

idiom

: to make (something) weaker or less severe

a medication that takes the edge off the pain

A glass of milk will take the edge off your hunger/appetite.

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That said, small pleasures can help take the edge off and temporarily stop the tears from flowing. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024 To the eastern side of the home, there’s a 62-foot-long heated saltwater pool, a spa, an outdoor kitchen, and a covered dining area with overhead heaters that take the edge off cool evenings. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024 The offshore winds are likely to subside by Thursday, which will take the edge off the heat wave, especially near the coast, Flynn said. —

Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 An impromptu pickleball game helped take the edge off as well! —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the edge off

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