go taut

Examples (10)

• Her body went as taut as a bowstring.
• The rope went taut under the sudden strain.
• His nerves went taut with anticipation.
• As the boat hit the wave, the anchor chain went taut with a jolt.
• You could see her jaw muscles go taut as she listened to the bad news.
• The suspension bridge cables will go taut once the full weight is applied.
• The fishing line suddenly went taut, indicating a bite.
• With every pull, the elastic band goes taut until it can stretch no further.
• He felt his stomach muscles go taut as he braced for impact.
• The tent fabric went taut when the poles were properly adjusted.