be on tenterhooks

be on tenterhooks to feel nervous and excited because you are waiting to find out something or for something to happen〔因等待而〕紧张不安:•She had been on tenterhooks all night, expecting Joe to return at any moment.她一晚上都心神不定，等待着乔随时回来。

• wear out
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• games
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• metallically
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• not be/feel up to the mark
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