idiom
on pins and needles
on PINZ and NEE-dulz
ɒn pɪnz ænd ˈniːdəlzListen
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Syllable breakdown
onpinsandneedles
Dictionary meaning
In a state of nervous anticipation.
Examples
- The whole team was on pins and needles waiting for the board's decision.
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