take the edge off

take the edge off also take off the edge  {v. phr.}
To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull.
Eating a candy bar before dinner has taken the edge off Becky's appetite.
Bob was sorry for hurting Tom and that took the edge off Tom's anger.
A headache took the edge off Dick's pleasure in the movie.
Categories: anger pleasure {v. phr.}
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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