What is another word for were edge?
Pronunciation: [wɜːɹ ˈɛd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The phrase "were edge" can be replaced with the words "were on the brink," "were teetering," or "were at the precipice." Each of these synonyms conveys a sense of imminent danger or risk. "On the brink" suggests being very close to a negative outcome, while "teetering" implies instability and the potential for falling over the edge. "At the precipice" is a more formal way of expressing the same idea, with the added connotation of a dangerous drop or abyss. Other less common synonyms for "were edge" might include "hovering on the lip," "balancing on the cusp," or "nestled perilously close".
