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1.Is it an idiom?

2. Does 'sit on the edge of your seat' mean you are expecting or excited to watch something happen?

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1.Is it an idiom?

2. Does 'sit on the edge of your seat' mean you are expecting or excited to watch something happen?

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Yes, if a story keeps you on the edge of your seat, it is very exciting and you want to know what is going to happen.
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