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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a knife edge" is correct and usable in written English
It is often used to describe a situation that is very precarious or finely balanced, where a small change could lead to a significant difference in outcome. Example: "The negotiations were on a knife edge, with both sides ready to walk away at any moment."
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Palmyra is on a knife edge.
Life on a knife edge.
It is on a knife edge.
But the USA on a knife edge.
The result is on a knife edge.
It feels balanced on a knife edge.
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It should be a knife-edge vote.
British opinion is on a knife-edge.
Several results were on a knife-edge.
But Portsmouth North is on a knife-edge.
It is a knife-edge on which a city stands".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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