On Tenterhooks

C1 16+

Synonyms of on tenterhooks

Antonyms of on tenterhooks

Collocations of on tenterhooks

on edge
Frequency: 70 %

She was on edge waiting for the exam results.

nervous
Frequency: 65 %

She was nervous before going on stage.

anxious
Frequency: 60 %

He was anxious about the upcoming job interview.

worried
Frequency: 50 %

He was worried about his sick grandmother.

excited
Frequency: 45 %

They were excited about their upcoming vacation.

Idiomatic Expressions for on tenterhooks

  • Phrase: leave someone on tenterhooks
    Meaning: to leave someone in a state of suspense or uncertainty
    Usage: The sudden cliffhanger ending left the audience on tenterhooks.