Hanzi
翘首跂踵
翘首跂踵
翘首跂踵

qiáo翘shǒu首qí跂zhǒng踵

To stand on tiptoe and crane one's neck, indicating eager anticipation or longing.

大家翘首跂踵，期盼着精彩的演出早日开始。
Everyone was craning their necks and standing on tiptoe, eagerly awaiting the brilliant performance to begin soon.

Era:

Ancient

Frequency:

Synonym:

翘首以待、翘首企足

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