On tenterhooks: Definition with On tenterhooks Pictures and Photos

Definition of On tenterhooks

1. Adjective. (idiomatic) In a state of suspense or apprehension. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of On Tenterhooks

on second thoughts
on serve
on side
on sight
on site
on someone's account
on spec
on steroids
on strike
on sufferance

on tap
on tap(p)
on tape
on target
on tender hooks
on tenterhooks
on that
on that point
on the Q.T.
on the QT

on the air
on the alert
on the alert(p)
on the anvil
on the average
on the back burner
on the back foot
on the back of
on the ball
on the bench

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