to be on the edge of your seat
feeling very excited or anxious · eager to know what happens next
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Picture this: you're watching an incredibly suspenseful movie 🎬 or a nail-biting sports match ⚽. You're so engrossed, you find yourself literally leaning forward, unable to tear your eyes away! That's when you're 'on the edge of your seat' – completely absorbed and eagerly anticipating what's next. It's perfect for expressing intense excitement, suspense, or even a bit of nervous anticipation!