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To irritate or strike as unpleasant. / To cause a disagreeable tingling sensation in one's teeth, as when acids are brought into contact with them.

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set someone's teeth on edge

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set someone's teeth on edge

verb

The sound of nails on a chalkboard sets my teeth on edge.

意味（1）

To irritate or strike as unpleasant.

I can't stand his squeaky voice. It always sets my teeth on edge.

意味（2）

To cause a disagreeable tingling sensation in one's teeth, as when acids are brought into contact with them.

For sounds, we see that the grating of a law, or any very harsh noise, will set the teeth on edge, and make all the body shiver