tenterhooks 成语

on tenterhooks

carefully, cautiously, afraid to move He's cautious since his accident. He drives around on tenterhooks.

tenterhooks

in a state of suspense or strain because of uncertainty They have been on tenterhooks all week while waiting for the decision about the Olympics.

keep sb on tenterhooks

Idiom(s): keep sb on tenterhooks

Theme: ANXIETY

to keep someone anxious or in suspense. (Also with have.)
• Please tell me now. Don't keep me on tenterhooks any longer!
• Now that we have her on tenterhooks, shall we let her worry, or shall we tell her?

More Idioms/Phrases

keep one's eyes open for keep one's eye on the ball keep one's cool keep one's chin up keep sb posted keep sb out in the cold keep sb on tenterhooks keep sb in stitches keep sb in line keep sb company keep quiet about keep on one's toes keep on an even keel

English Vocalbulary

be on the ball be on the bench be on the cushion be on the door be on the downgrade be on the drink be on the hedge be on the loose be on the market be on the mike be on the muscle be on the rack be on the ragged edge be on the rates be on the razzle be on the receiving end be on the right tack be on the rope

tenterhooks 成语

on tenterhooks

tenterhooks

keep sb on tenterhooks

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