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 one's own counsel
- keep off (something)
- keep up with (someone or something)
- keep one's hand in (something)
- keep on an even keel
- keep up an act
- keep one's eye on the ball
- keep to oneself
- keep (someone) company
- keep (someone) on
- keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)
- keep one's head above water
- keep an eye out for (someone or something)
- keep pace (with someone or something)
- keep on (doing something)