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单词 on tenterhooks
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on tenterhooks in British English

in a state of tension or suspense
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on tenterhooks in British English

in a state of tension or suspense
He was still on tenterhooks waiting for his directors' decision about the job.
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on tenterhooks in American English

in suspense; filled with anxiety
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on tenterhooks

very nervous or excited, because you are keen to know what is going to happen
`It was a good match wasn't it? Very exciting.' `Yes, we were on tenterhooks.'

Examples of 'on tenterhooks' in a sentence
on tenterhooks

Elizabeth had the knack of keeping her admirers on tenterhooks, as Crook well knew.
West, Charles STAGE FRIGHT
For the remainder of their stay in Vienna, Bettina was on tenterhooks.
Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCE
Presumably on tenterhooks for the return of their lords and masters.
Pritchard, John NIGHT SISTERS

Synonyms of 'on tenterhooks'

in suspense, anxious, on edge, keyed up
More Synonyms of on tenterhooks
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Definition
in a state of tension or suspense
He was still on tenterhooks waiting for a decision to be made.
Synonyms
in suspense
anxious
on edge
keyed up
in an agony of doubt
with bated breath
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Nearby words of
on tenterhooks

  • on song
  • on tap
  • on target
  • on tenterhooks
  • on the basis of
  • on the blink
  • on the contrary

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