on the cutting edge of something

on the cutting edge of something
on the cutting edge (of (something)) in front of others with what is new.

Some people on the cutting edge of fashion have one strip of hair dyed one color and the rest another color.

University Hospital is at the cutting edge of medical technology.

Usage notes: also used in the form on the edge:

This band used to be on the edge, but it's much less exciting these days.


New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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  • on the cutting edge of — on the cutting edge (of (something)) in front of others with what is new. Some people on the cutting edge of fashion have one strip of hair dyed one color and the rest another color. University Hospital is at the cutting edge of medical… …   New idioms dictionary

  • on the cutting edge — (of (something)) in front of others with what is new. Some people on the cutting edge of fashion have one strip of hair dyed one color and the rest another color. University Hospital is at the cutting edge of medical technology. Usage notes: also …   New idioms dictionary

  • cutting edge — noun singular 1. ) the most modern and advanced point in the development of something: at the cutting edge of something: These models are at the cutting edge of computer design. 2. ) a feature that gives someone or something an advantage …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • cutting edge — UK / US noun [singular] 1) the most modern and advanced point in the development of something at the cutting edge of something: These models are at the cutting edge of computer design. 2) a feature that gives someone or something an advantage …   English dictionary

  • cutting edge — ˌcutting ˈedge noun [countable] if a company or its work is at the cutting edge of an activity, they are working in the most advanced area of it, using the newest methods, systems, equipment etc: cutting edge of • The scientific and engineering… …   Financial and business terms

  • cutting edge — n 1.) the cutting edge (of sth) the newest and most exciting stage in the development of something at the cutting edge (of sth) ▪ research that s at the cutting edge of genetic science ▪ The deck represents the cutting edge in CD reproduction.… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • cutting edge — (The spelling cutting edge is used for meaning 3.) 1) N SING: usu at/on the N of n If you are at the cutting edge of a particular field of activity, you are involved in its most important or most exciting developments. This shipyard is at the… …   English dictionary

  • cutting edge —    Something that is cutting edge is at the forefront of progress in its area.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    This expression refers to the newest, most advanced stage in the development of something.     The company is at the cutting… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • ˌcutting ˈedge — noun [singular] 1) the most modern and advanced point in the development of something These models are at the cutting edge of computer design.[/ex] 2) a feature that gives someone or something an advantage …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • cutting edge — Something that is cutting edge is at the forefront of progress in its area …   The small dictionary of idiomes

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