edge out
The phrase "edge out" is often used in competitive contexts to describe narrowly winning or gradually excluding someone or something.
Definition
B2Competition
(idiomatic)To narrowly surpass or defeat in a contest or game.
Example
- She edged out her competitor in the final round.
- Brazil edged out Holland in the soccer tournament.
B2Workplace
(idiomatic)To gradually push someone out of a position or job, often subtly.
Example
- She was edged out of the company by the new director.
- Older employees are being edged out by younger staff.
Similar
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