On the edge of your seat

Origin: The idiom 'on the edge of your seat' originates from the theater and cinema, where intense scenes would cause viewers to lean forward in anticipation. This phrase has since been adopted to describe any situation that is thrilling or suspenseful.

Examples

• The final moments of the basketball game had everyone on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who would win.
• The detective novel was so well-written that I found myself on the edge of my seat until the very last page.
• During the horror movie, I was on the edge of my seat, unable to predict the next terrifying event.
• The cliffhanger at the end of the season finale left fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next season.
• The roller coaster ride was so thrilling that I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.
• He gave a presentation so captivating that the entire audience was on the edge of their seats.
• The courtroom drama had the jury on the edge of their seats as they listened to the closing arguments.
• The live concert was electrifying, with the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the performance.
• The game show’s final round had everyone on the edge of their seats, wondering who would take home the grand prize.
• The suspenseful plot twist in the film kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to look away.