Tenterhooks

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Tenterhooks is an internet slang term that describes a state of anxious anticipation or tension. Its often used to express the feeling of being on the edge or waiting anxiously for something to happen.

Example 1:
After submitting my job application, Im on tenterhooks waiting to hear back from the company. I check my email every few minutes hoping for a response.

Example 2:
When my favorite band released a teaser for their upcoming album, I was on tenterhooks for days, eagerly anticipating the full release. I couldn’t wait to listen to the new songs!

Synonyms:
anxious, onedge
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