on tenterhooks

IPA(Pronunciation)

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) In a state of suspense or apprehension.

Japanese Meaning

極度の緊張状態、あるいは結果を待つ間の切迫した不安や期待の気持ちを持つ状態 / 非常に緊迫し、心配で落ち着かない様子

The entire team was on tenterhooks until the final results were announced.

最終結果が発表されるまで、チーム全員は気が気でなかった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) In a state of suspense or apprehension.

Why do you keep me on tenterhooks like this, putting me off and off?