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TO BE ON TENTERHOOKS
\təbi ˌɒn tˈɛntəhˌʊks], \təbi ˌɒn tˈɛntəhˌʊks], \t_ə_b_i_ ˌɒ_n t_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_h_ˌʊ_k_s]\
Definitions of TO BE ON TENTERHOOKS
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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To
be
on
the
stretch
:
to
be
in
suspense
or
anxiety
.
1899
- The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons
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