Pronunciation: [wɒst ɒnðɪ ˈɛd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The term "wast on the edge" may seem confusing in its spelling, but it can be broken down phonetically. "Wast" is pronounced /wɑst/, with a long "a" sound, and refers to the past tense of "waste." "On" is pronounced /ɒn/, with a short "o" sound. Finally, "the edge" is pronounced /ði ɛdʒ/, with a soft "th" sound and a short "e" sound. Together, they create a phrase that means something is close to being wasted or lost.
"Wast on the edge" is a phrase that combines two distinct terms: "wast" and "on the edge." The term "wast" is an archaic form of the verb "was," which is the past tense of the verb "to be." It indicates an action or a state of being that occurred or existed in the past. "On the edge" refers to the physical or metaphorical position of being located at the periphery or brink of something.
When combined, "wast on the edge" implies a situation or state in the past where something or someone was positioned or existed at the limits or boundaries, either physically or conceptually. It portrays an image of being on the verge or nearing the edge of an experience, a decision, or a threshold. It may suggest a precarious or critical moment, where an entity was on the brink of undergoing a significant transformation, transitioning from one state to another, or making an important choice.
The phrase can be applied to various contexts, such as describing an individual who was once on the verge of success or failure, a civilization that was on the brink of collapse, or a moment in history when significant changes were imminent. "Wast on the edge" serves as a descriptive expression that encapsulates a past situation or condition that involved the periphery, borders, or tipping point of an event, occurrence, or existence.
