Phrase guide

back and edge

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /bak ənd ɛd͡ʒ/

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phrase

Meaning 1

In a thorough manner, entirely, completely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • O'll stick to it back an edge. Abel Bywater (1854), The Sheffield Dialect
  • He stood me out it was so, back and edge. Francis Grose (1790), A Provincial Glossary, with MS notes
  • She stuck to him back and edge till at last he turned tail Rolf Boldrewood (1891), A Sydney-side Saxon
  • BACK AND EDGE [bak ən ɛd͡ʒ] - adamantly, e.g. "Argue back and edge". Jeremy G. Storr (1977), Survey of the Dialect of Selston in the Erewash Valley, page 122.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hip and thigh, tooth and nail

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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