What is another word for on tenterhooks?
Pronunciation: [ˌɒn tˈɛntəhˌʊks] (IPA) 
If you're waiting for something with anxiety and excitement, you're likely on tenterhooks. However, this phrase can be replaced with a number of synonyms to vary your vocabulary. You could say you're on edge, or that you're waiting with bated breath. You could be holding your breath, at the end of your rope, or on pins and needles. Some alternative phrases that work in certain contexts might be waiting with anticipation or expectation. Whatever phrase you choose, it will better convey your feelings and create a more vivid image in the reader's mind.
