on the edge of one's seat meaning

In a state of eager anticipation

[American slang]
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.

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  8. on the eve of sth meaning
  9. on the face of it meaning
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