"don't cut yourself on that edge" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} don't cut yourself on that edge
  1. A retort to a person perceived as being edgy (exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others: to try to be an edgelord). Synonyms: Various constructions, e.g. . (english: be careful not to cut yourself on that edge) Related terms: over the edge
    Sense id: en-don't_cut_yourself_on_that_edge-en-phrase-UKC8R2iD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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