on the edge of one's seat
idiom
: watching or listening to something with great interest especially because one does not know what is going to happen
It's a thrilling movie that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
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“On the edge of one's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20edge%20of%20one%27s%20seat. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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