be on tenterhooks

Example Sentences

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For PSG, the fans will be on tenterhooks until the very end in their bid for a top-eight finish.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Celtic fans who are still exasperated about the summer recruitment will be on tenterhooks for every minute of next month.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

While normal viewers will be anxiously waiting for the big prizes at the end of the Tony telecast, I’ll be on tenterhooks until the featured actor in a play is announced.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2017

Curtice told the BBC: "The truth is that they should be on tenterhooks as to whether they will win the seat."

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2014

“I shall be on tenterhooks to hear what you have to say tomorrow.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood