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Where does the phrase originate?(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:44,
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Here:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenterden
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:46,
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A tenter is used to dry wool without it shrinking as part of the manufacturing process.So to be on tenterhooks is to be stretched, or under strain and exposed.
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Sounds reasonableCan't be bothered to check validity
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