Phrases Sharing Excitement or Anticipation

I'm on tenterhooks.

C2

Meaning

I'm experiencing intense anxiety and anticipation.

Examples

  • John: The results are coming out tomorrow morning.
  • Alice: Oh boy, you must be a bundle of nerves! <b>I'm on tenterhooks</b> for you.
  • John: I can't sleep! It's driving me crazy.
  • Alice: Try to relax. I know it's tough, but we've done all we could. I'm still <b>on tenterhooks</b> waiting with you!