tenterhooks
/ˈtentəhʊks/noun
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(on tenterhooks में) बेचैन, उत्कंठित, साँस थामे हुए
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used only in the phrase on tenterhooks, meaning very anxious or nervous about what is going to happen
(on tenterhooks में) बेचैन, उत्कंठित, साँस थामे हुए
- We were on tenterhooks all evening.
- The whole class was on tenterhooks while waiting for the results.
- We waited on tenterhooks for the call about the interview.
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- Fans were on tenterhooks as the last over began.
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be on tenterhooks
to be very anxious or nervous about what is going to happen
बेचैनी से इंतज़ार करना, उत्सुकता में साँस रोके रहना
- The students were on tenterhooks waiting for the result.
- Don't keep us on tenterhooks; tell us what happened.
§Grammar and usage
On tenterhooks means in a state of anxious suspense, and the correct option is usually 'nervous' or 'anxious'.
On tenterhooks का अर्थ है बेचैन प्रतीक्षा की स्थिति, और सही option आमतौर पर 'nervous' या 'anxious' होता है।