Idiom Breakdown

on pins and needles

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Definition

Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.

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In Context

"Merlin hesitated a moment or two, and I was on pins and needles during that little while."
"I was on pins and needles of expectation and curiosity."

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Also Said As

on tenterhooks

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See Also

pins and needles
like a cat on a hot tin roof
like a cat on hot bricks
limbo