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 place
- keep one's hand in (something)
- keep one's distance from (someone or something)
- keep good time
- keep (someone or something) in check
- keep a close watch over (someone or something)
- keep in touch (with someone)
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep one's head above water
- keep on one's toes
- keep one's finger's crossed
- keep company (with someone)
- keep one's eyes open
- keep one's chin up
- keep up appearances