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be on the edge

VERB

verge

Synonyms

STRONG

abut adjoin approach border bound communicate edge end fringe hem incline join lean line march margin neighbor outline rim skirt surround tend touch trench trend

WEAK

brink on butt on gravitate toward

Antonyms

STRONG

center leave let go

WEAK

retreat

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

“Their crowd is going to be on the edge of their seats, standing, stomping, screaming.”

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023

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

be on the edge

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