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单词 edge-of-your-seat
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Definition of edge-of-your-seat in English:

edge-of-your-seat

(also edge-of-the-seat)
adjective
informal
  • Very exciting and compelling.

    an edge-of-your-seat thriller
    for pure edge-of-the-seat entertainment this game would take some beating
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He provides enough edge-of-the-seat acoustic jazz swing to satisfy traditionalists.
    • Lyrically written, it is an edge-of-the-seat adventure yarn that keeps you awake until you have digested its 319 pages.
    • This follow up does offer plenty of dazzling visuals, edge-of-the-seat action sequences, and flaws compensated for by charismatic, appealing leading performers.
    • It's got nail-biting climaxes, edge-of-the-seat moments, and visceral thrills.
    • Well the action is full-on, the special effects are seamless and the story is edge-of-the-seat exciting.
    • The bus driver swapped the sedate roads of North Yorkshire for an edge-of-the-seat experience at a motor racing circuit.
    • The incompetent-laird drama might be hugely successful but it's hardly edge-of-the-seat stuff.
    • They're drawn by the grit, the edge-of-the-seat drama, and the passion of the players to lift that silver cup.
    • You don't generally expect this movie to be an edge-of-the-seat experience, but this terrific feature upends your expectations.
    • The famous ground has hosted some wonderful encounters in its time but for pure edge-of-the-seat entertainment this game would take some beating.
    Synonyms
    thrilling, exhilarating, stirring, rousing, stimulating, intoxicating, electrifying, invigorating, moving, inspiring

Origin

From on the edge of one's seat.

Definition of edge-of-your-seat in US English:

edge-of-your-seat

(also edge-of-the-seat)
adjective
informal
  • Very exciting and compelling.

    an edge-of-your-seat thriller
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Lyrically written, it is an edge-of-the-seat adventure yarn that keeps you awake until you have digested its 319 pages.
    • You don't generally expect this movie to be an edge-of-the-seat experience, but this terrific feature upends your expectations.
    • They're drawn by the grit, the edge-of-the-seat drama, and the passion of the players to lift that silver cup.
    • This follow up does offer plenty of dazzling visuals, edge-of-the-seat action sequences, and flaws compensated for by charismatic, appealing leading performers.
    • The incompetent-laird drama might be hugely successful but it's hardly edge-of-the-seat stuff.
    • It's got nail-biting climaxes, edge-of-the-seat moments, and visceral thrills.
    • Well the action is full-on, the special effects are seamless and the story is edge-of-the-seat exciting.
    • The bus driver swapped the sedate roads of North Yorkshire for an edge-of-the-seat experience at a motor racing circuit.
    • The famous ground has hosted some wonderful encounters in its time but for pure edge-of-the-seat entertainment this game would take some beating.
    • He provides enough edge-of-the-seat acoustic jazz swing to satisfy traditionalists.
    Synonyms
    thrilling, exhilarating, stirring, rousing, stimulating, intoxicating, electrifying, invigorating, moving, inspiring

Origin

From on the edge of one's seat.

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