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Take the edge off

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull.

    "Allen Gregory DeLongpre: You know what? Let's forget all the mishegoss and try to enjoy our lunch, huh? Take the edge off."

  2. 2
    To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances).

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