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Bleeding edge
Discussing very new, potentially unstable technology
Literal Meaning
Present participle of bleed; losing blood." - "The boundary of a surface; the outside limit of an object.
Actual Meaning
Technology or methods so new they're risky and unproven
Examples in Context

CTO: 'This is bleeding edge tech.' (Translation: Very new and potentially risky)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Riskier than cutting edge
  • 2May have bugs
  • 3Early adopter territory
Phrase Thesaurus
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cutting edge
state-of-the-art
avant-garde
innovative
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