edge in
B2 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
To slowly and carefully move yourself or your words into a small or tight space.
Literal meaning: To move in along the edge — sideways or cautiously into a narrow space.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To move slowly and carefully into a tight physical space.
"She edged in between the two parked cars very slowly to avoid scratching them."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To introduce a remark or contribution gradually into a conversation, often when it is hard to find an opportunity.
"The meeting was so lively that it was difficult to edge a word in."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Can be used literally (edging a car into a tight parking space) or figuratively (trying to edge a comment into a conversation). The movement is always cautious and incremental. Common in both British and American English.
Commonly used with
comment word car space conversation gap
Forms
Base
edge in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
edges in
he/she/it
Past simple
edged in
yesterday
Past participle
edged in
have + pp
-ing form
edging in
continuous
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