Language Q&A: What does 'feeling edgy' mean?

Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: feeling edgy

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Transcript

Hello and welcome to Vita English. This podcast is for English language learners. I'm your host, Faith. 

Today's episode is all about the phrase "feeling edgy." This topic was requested by one of our students, so thank you for the suggestion! I’'ll be discussing what this phrase means, how it's used in conversation, and I’'ll also have a practice question for you to answer. So let's get started!

So first off, what does "feeling edgy" mean? Well, when someone says they're feeling edgy, it means they're feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge. It's a way of describing a feeling of discomfort or unease.

Now, how is this phrase used in conversation? Here are a few examples:

Example 1:

 "I have a big presentation today, and I'm feeling really edgy about it."

Example 2:

"I’m going on a date tonight and I'm really nervous. I’m feeling super edgy right now."

Example 3:

John has an important job interview in a few hours, but he is feeling too edgy to concentrate on preparing for it. He is going to take a walk outside to clear his head and calm his nerves before going back to his interview prep.

As you can see, this phrase is often used when someone is experiencing some sort of stress or anxiety. It's a way of expressing and acknowledging discomfort.

Now, it's time for our practice question. Here it is: Have you ever felt edgy? If so, what caused it and how did you deal with it? I'd love to hear your answers! Please email me at info@vitaenglish.ca and I'll feature some of your responses in my next episode.

Well, that's all the time we have today. Thank you for listening to the Vita English English. If you have any other phrases or topics you'd like me to cover, please let me know. See you next time!