Meaning of 'Bleeding edge'
What does the saying 'Bleeding edge' mean?
Idiom: Bleeding edge
Meaning:
Similar to 'cutting edge' or 'leading edge', this implies a technology or process that is at the forefront or beyond current practices. However, because it is unproven, it is often dangerous to use (hence the 'bleeding').
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