v. phr. To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull. Eating a candy bar before dinner has taken the edge off Becky's appetite. Bob was sorry for hurting Tom and that took the edge off Tom's anger. A headache took the edge off Dick's pleasure in the movie.
TAKE THE EDGE OFF
Meaning of TAKE THE EDGE OFF in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012