A cutting edge spoken language noun phrase adjective phrase
One's advantage due to their extraordinary skill, ability, or resources.
You have a cutting edge to win this running competition. It's your endurance.
His memory is a cutting edge at the competition. It's like he can remember everything with just a sight.
The phrase "cutting edge" is also used as a noun phrase or adjective phrase to denote technological advancements.
The company he works for is at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
With this cutting-edge equipment, the hospital is expected to save more lives.
Indicates that something which initially seems bad but harmless can become much worse in the future or lead to a harmful development
There can be good aspects that exist in a bad situation.
To lose the skill or advantage one used to have in the past
To gain an advantage over someone by doing something before them
Completely developed, trained or qualified
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.