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the sharp endinformal 1The most important or influential part of an activity or process: he was born at the sharp end of history...- Unlike any university-based course, the WPI programme exposed us to the sharp end of power, wealth, and social and political influences.
- That's why it is so important that the people on the sharp end of these structural changes are given the opportunity to get their message through - loud and clear.
1.1The most risky or unpleasant part of a system or activity: businessmen are at the sharp end of the recession...- What the Executive now needs is to start developing the skills which would allow it to understand how demanding life is at the sharp end of public service delivery for teachers, doctors, police officers and others.
- He was spot on when he said ‘Rough sleepers are at the sharp end of social exclusion.’
- ‘The guys on the street are at the sharp end of things,’ he says.
2British humorous The bow of a ship. See parent entry: end |