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on the edge

  • (with of) With figurative or temporal proximity to (an event, state of mind, etc.).
 [[sull']]orlo
  • In a precarious position, with one's recourses nearly exhausted.
 in bilico, sospeso a un filo, sul filo del rasoio
  • In a state of excitement due to taking risks.
 sul filo del rasoio
on the edge of one's seat
inchiodato alla sedia, incollato alla sedia
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