on pins and needles

on pins and needles
phrasal
: in a very nervous or jumpy state especially as a result of some suspense-provoking situation

on pins and needles while awaiting the doctor's verdict

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on pins and needles
In agitated expectancy
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in an agitated state of suspense

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on pins and needles
US : feeling very nervous and unsure about what will happen

Everyone was on pins and needles waiting to hear the jury's verdict.

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