bleeding edge

Definition

The situation produced when the image extends beyond the nominal margin.

Etymology

Blend of bleed + leading edge, and metaphorically alluding to the cutting edge (“forefront or position of greatest advancement in some field”) as a double-edged sword.

Example Sentences

• "on the bleeding edge (of something)"
• "They would be the creators of strategy, generators of action and the bleeding edge of the church, ever pushing toward the front lines of conflict."
• "A few leading edge (some say "bleeding" edge) users have stepped into the arena and their experiences have helped sharpen our perception of what the electronic office can be."