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Phrase: On the edge of your seat
Have you ever watched a movie or read a story that was so exciting you couldn’t look away?
If so, you were probably on the edge of your seat.
The books and the movies for The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones were like that for me.
To be on the edge of your seat means you are very excited, nervous, or interested because you don’t know what will happen next.
When something is thrilling or full of suspense, it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
For example, imagine you are watching the Canadian football Grey Cup game.
The score between the Edmonton Elks and the BC Lions is tied, and there are only a few minutes left.
You are on the edge of your seat because anything could happen!
In another situation, if you are reading The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J.K.Rowling), you might feel on the edge of your seat as you turn each page.
You can use on the edge of your seat to describe movies, books, or events that are very exciting.
When you say you are on the edge of your seat, it shows you are paying close attention.
You don’t want to miss a second.
Using this phrase makes your language more colourful and helps you share your feelings about exciting experiences.
Just like one of my lessons, because you never know when we are going to go off on a tangent.
Next time you watch a thrilling movie, a tense sports game or take one of my lessons, try saying, “I was on the edge of my seat!”
This expression can describe any situation where you feel suspense or excitement.
Remember, if it keeps you on the edge of your seat, it is truly special!
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