edge out

Verb

Meaning

edge out (third-person singular simple present edges out, present participle edging out, simple past and past participle edged out)

(idiomatic) To defeat in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

shellac nose slip by nose out

Examples

Carreno Busta had been the beneficiary of Djokovic’s poor behaviour and made the opportunity count to edge out Denis Shapovalov in a contest which ebbed and flowed dramatically in its final moments. Source: Internet

In the girls 5K race, Jade Rypkema and Adeline Bjorklund led the pack as Nevis compiled 27 points to edge out Crosby-Ironton’s team total of 31. Park Rapids fielded an incomplete team. Source: Internet

Fraserburgh manager Mark Cowie was thrilled to edge out Nairn County 1-0 at Station Park and praised goalkeeper Paul Leask for his important contribution. Source: Internet

Manchester City needed victory over relegation-threatened QPR on the final day to edge out rivals Manchester United, who were away at Sunderland, on goal difference. Source: Internet

Leeds United 1-0 Barnsley: Whites move a point from promotion to Premier League with tense victoryLeeds edge out bottom-of-the-table Barnsley at Elland Road to move a point from promotion to the Premier League. Source: Internet

The RTX 2080 Super managed to edge out the RTX 3060 Ti at 4K, but the latter matched the RTX 2080. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

edge of the world edge of village edge offloading edge past edge play edge processing