be on the edge
Example Sentences
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"Robert always brings mesmerising power and depth to every role. I know viewers will be on the edge of their seats wondering what his character will do next, and why."
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
“When a racer doesn’t feel comfortable to be on the edge of disaster, they are no longer in contention.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Savvy investors should be on the edge of their seats.
From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025
Everyone who works in a school seems to be on the edge, including staff members who disinfect the buildings and administrators on the front lines.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2021
Only one of the palace’s towers still stood, and even that one looked to be on the edge of collapse.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
