take the edge off

== English == === Verb === take the edge off (third-person singular simple present takes the edge off, present participle taking the edge off, simple past took the edge off, past participle taken the edge off) To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull. 2011 Allen Gregory, "Pilot" (season 1, episode 1): Allen Gregory DeLongpre: You know what? Let's forget all the mishegoss and try to enjoy our lunch, huh? Take the edge off. To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances).