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单词 tenterhooks
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tenterhooks

noun
/ˈtentəhʊks/
/ˈtentərhʊks/
[plural]Idioms
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Idioms
(be) on tenterhooks
(North American English also be on pins and needles)
  1. (to be) very anxious or excited while you are waiting to find out something or see what will happen
    • I've been on tenterhooks all week waiting for the results.
    Topics Feelingsc2
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