To be on the edge of breaking down.

在崩溃的边缘徘徊。

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I'm going to be on the edge of my seat the whole game.

什么？你要坐在椅子边儿上看比赛？这样坐着你一会儿就得累。

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Though they may be on the edge, it is always the edge of light, not night.

虽然是在边缘，但那总是光的边缘，而不是黑暗。

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