keep (someone) on tenterhooks
держать кого-либо в состоянии неизвестности, беспокойства
Mary Higgins Clark keeps her readers on tenterhooks till the very last chapter.
Другие идиомы:
- keep on one's toes
- keep up with the times
- keep (something) to oneself
- keep (someone or something) in mind
- keep off (something)
- keep one's nose clean
- keep an eye on (someone or something)
- keep one's shirt on
- keep track of (something)
- keep a secret
- keep on an even keel
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep quiet
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's ear to the ground