to have an edge meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "to have an edge" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Having an edge in life often means you have some advantage.
Gaining an edge can be very difficult.
Giving someone an edge is a very nice thing to do.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

to have an edge
to gain an edge
to give an edge

are all permissible forms of " an edge"

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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It's Sunday afternoon and two students are talking about their final exam which is scheduled for the next day ...

Student 1:  "Did you study for the final exam?"
Student 2:  "Yes, of course!  I've been studying all weekend."
Student 1:  "Well, you've got the edge.  I haven't even started studying yet."
 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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One student with fewer resources is talking to another student who has many resources.

Student 1:  "Did you apply to the same fancy college that I applied to?"
Student 2:  "Yes, I did, but I don't think I'll get in."
Student 1:  "Why not?  Your grades are the same as mine."
Student 2:  "Yes, that true, but I wasn't born into a rich family like you."
Student 1:  "Do you think that will give me an advantage?"
Student 2:  "Of course you have an edge getting into that fancy college.  Your parents are rich and connected and can ensure that you are admitted."
 

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to have an edge"

to have an advantage
 

Synonyms: advance, advancement, advantage, ahead, begin, burst, dash, early, edge, erupt, gain, go, improve, improvement, jump, lead, leg-up, lunge, rush, spring, stampede, superiority
 
 
One runner has gained an edge because his competition is down ...
see also:
have a head start