cutting

at/on the cutting edge

in the area of a subject or activity where the most recent changes and developments are happening. New, young, Italian designers are at the cutting edge of fashion. (often + of)

See also: edge

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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.

See also: edge

on the cutting room floor

not included. Some real ballplayers were used in the movie's baseball scenes, but they ended up on the cutting room floor. In the rush to finish this session, legislators left some very important bills on the cutting room floor.

See also: floor, room