Meaning of the word tenterhooks in English
What does tenterhooks mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tenterhooks
US /ˈten.t̬ɚ.hʊks/
UK /ˈten.tə.hʊks/
Plural Noun
a state of painful or anxious suspense
Example:
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We were kept on tenterhooks for days waiting for the results.
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The movie kept me on tenterhooks until the very end.
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