on the edge of seat



on the edge of one's seat

Fig. [of a member of an audience] closely following the action and excitement of a performance. We sat on the edge of our seats during the entire play.
See also: edge, of, on, seat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mirsad-Bosnian
ImkeIM-kə (Dutch, German)Frisian, Dutch, German
Ragnhildur-Icelandic
Christinekrees-TEEN (French), kris-TEEN (English), kris-TEE-nə (German, Dutch)French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Iosifu-Old Church Slavic
Josselin-French