English / idiom
On Pins and Needles
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Extremely anxious, tense, or in suspense about what will happen.
In context
01
The committee kept everyone on pins and needles for three hours before announcing the audit verdict.
02
We were on pins and needles awaiting the medical test results of our colleague.
Synonyms
on tenterhooks,in suspense,biting one's nails
Antonyms
at ease,calm and composed,relaxed
Collocations
wait on pins and needles,keep someone on pins and needles,sit on pins and needles