ar bís
Irish
Etymology
Literally,
“
on a vice
”
.
Pronunciation
IPA
(key)
:
/əɾˠˈbʲiːʃ/
Prepositional phrase
ar
bís
(
idiomatic
)
in a state of suspense,
on tenterhooks
(
idiomatic
)
impatient
, dying (to do something)
Derived terms
duine a choinneáil ar bís