Idioms
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.
Idiom:
tenterhooks
Meaning:
to be in a state of suspense or strain because of uncertainty
Example:
We have been on tenterhooks all week while we wait for the court decision.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
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