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on tenterhooks
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Prepositional phrase
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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
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(idiomatic) In a state of suspense or apprehension.
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on tenterhooks
The entire team was on tenterhooks until the final results were announced.
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The entire team was on tenterhooks until the final results were announced.
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