As in 'When it came to the matter of his Divorce, Henry VIII did everything possible to get an edge'.
I'm guessing it means to be ahead of your opponents in some way, but I just want to know for sure. My history teacher used the phrase in my coursework information, and it would be a shame if I wasted my time going off on the wrong track because of a misunderstood phrase!
If anyone can help I'd be extremely grateful.
2007-01-02 00:31:20 · 3 answers · asked by Ticalpoe 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
it's the difference between fighting with a blunt sword or a sharp sword
the blunt sword will be rounded and do little or no damage but the sharp sword will be strong but also have "an edge" on the blade!
so to get an edge in school means that you have something or have developed a skill that others might not have yet like the ability to write essays with good structure or you find it easy to remember smaller details thats "an edge".
hope that helps,
Nick
2007-01-02 00:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by Stickman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Henry VIII did everything possible to get an advantage over
2007-01-02 09:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by calmserene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get an advantage over something/someone
in this context: to make things good on his side - since divorcing was prohibited at that time by the catholic church.
2007-01-02 08:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by deearulz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋