The correct spelling of the phrase "wert the edge" is actually "went to the edge". The reason for this confusion is due to the way certain British accents pronounce the "ent" sound as a shortened "e" sound, commonly written as "e" instead of "en". In IPA phonetic transcription, "went" is pronounced /wɛnt/, while "wert" is pronounced /wɜːt/. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to context and listen carefully to understand the intended meaning of words and phrases.