French Meaning of on tenterhooks

Sur des charbons ardents

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Definitions and Meaning of on tenterhooks in English

on tenterhooks

in a state of uneasiness, strain, or suspense, a sharp hooked nail used especially for fastening cloth on a tenter

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Sur des charbons ardents

in a state of uneasiness, strain, or suspense, a sharp hooked nail used especially for fastening cloth on a tenter

anxieux,Mal à l'aise,nerveux,mal à l'aise,inquiet,nerveux,impatient,inquiet,inquiet,pointu

Calme,collecté,confiant,cool,facile,détendu,sûr,contrôlé,insouciant,insensible

on target => sur la cible, on record => officiellement enregistré, on pins and needles => être sur des charbons ardents, on one's toes => Être sur le qui-vive, on one's own initiative => de sa propre initiative,