Winpoj  +  247473 Fri, 21 Jul 06 12:35 AM Hello, If somone is doing something that is almost illegal but not quite, would it be correct to say any of the following about him: He is operating on the edge of the law / at the edge of the law / on the edge of law / at the edge of law ? Looking forward to your help. Winpoj Joined on Thu, Jun 15 2006 New Member 49

	Clive  +  247499 Fri, 21 Jul 06 03:26 AM Hi, If somone is doing something that is almost illegal but not quite, would it be correct to say any of the following about him: He is operating on the edge of the law / at the edge of the law / on the edge of law / at the edge of law ? The first two sound OK to me. You need the article. You might also say it in other ways, eg 'on the fringe of the law'.  Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,605 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Articles

	Winpoj  +  247619 Fri, 21 Jul 06 02:12 PM Thanks a lot, Clive. I think I was misled into believing that no article was needed by such phrases as "the rule of law" or "law and order", where "law" appears bare. There must be some difference here that I fail to see. Best wishes. Winpoj Articles

	Clive  +  247670 Fri, 21 Jul 06 05:29 PM Hi, Articles can be tricky, both to learn and to teach. The phrases you mention are really standard, set kind of phrases, idioms basically. Best wishes, Clive Clive Articles, Idioms