Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-sharp-end
idiom
/æt ðə ʃɑrp ɛnd/
Definition
At the sharp end refers to the position where the impact of a situation is most felt or where the most action takes place.
Examples
- The doctors who work in the emergency room are at the sharp end of healthcare.
- During the crisis, it was the volunteers who were at the sharp end, helping those in need.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe situations in which someone is directly involved in the most challenging or critical part of a process or experience.
Synonyms
- front line
- cutting edge
- leading edge
