捏把汗
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to be very anxious on someone's behalf
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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use
- Literally
- pinch a handful of sweat
- Meaning
- To be very anxious on someone's behalf, as when watching a risky situation. Similar to 'on tenterhooks'.
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