on edge
Excited or nervous; impatient.
The magician kept the children on edge all through his show.
We were all on edge as we listened to the TV for news of the election results.
Father was on edge after driving home through the heavy holiday traffic.
Cynthia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group.
I don’t like being around Jake when he’s on edge like that. Someone should tell him to calm down and relax.
set one's teeth on edge
To have a sharp sour taste that makes you rub your teeth together.
The lemon juice set my teeth on edge.
To make one feel nervous or annoyed.
She looks so mean that her face sets my teeth on edge.