live on the edge English

Meaning live on the edge meaning

What does live on the edge mean?

live on the edge verb

— (idiomatic) To have an adventurous or perilous lifestyle; to behave in a manner which creates risks for oneself.

— (idiomatic) To be caught in an economic or societal situation which one did not choose, which threatens one's well-being or life, and which causes distress.