Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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on tenterhooks
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- happy and excited
- in suspense and anxiety
- angry and irritated
- surprised and shocked
Correct Option: B
on tenterhooks : very anxious or excited Here, in suspense and anxiety is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● I have been on tenterhooks all week waiting for the results.
