on pins and needles

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Prepositional phrase

1. (idiomatic) Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.

Synonyms

• on tenterhooks

Related terms

• pins and needles

Translations

• Italian: sui fuochi ardenti
• Spanish: en ascuas, en vilo

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