on pins and needles (Meaning)
on pins and needles
in a nervous or jumpy state of anticipation, a pricking tingling feeling in an arm or leg that is recovering from numbness, a pricking tingling sensation in a limb growing numb or recovering from numbness
Synonyms & Antonyms of on pins and needles
on pins and needles Sentence Examples
- After the accident, his nerves felt like they were on pins and needles.
- The anticipation of the concert had her on pins and needles all day.
- The dentist's drill sent pins and needles shooting through her jaw.
- The waiter's clumsy approach to the table put everyone on pins and needles.
- The outcome of the election had everyone on pins and needles.
- Her feet were on pins and needles after standing in line all day.
- The coach's last-minute pep talk had the team on pins and needles.
- The performer's act had the audience on pins and needles.
- The thought of confronting her boss had her on pins and needles.
- The suspense of the thriller kept the readers on pins and needles until the very end.
FAQs About the word on pins and needles
in a nervous or jumpy state of anticipation, a pricking tingling feeling in an arm or leg that is recovering from numbness, a pricking tingling sensation in a l
nervous, ill at ease, uneasy,anxious, worried, on edge, tense, keyed up, queasy,upset
calm, cool, relaxed,collected, confident, easy, sure,nerveless, controlled, happy-go-lucky
After the accident, his nerves felt like they were on pins and needles.
The anticipation of the concert had her on pins and needles all day.
The dentist's drill sent pins and needles shooting through her jaw.
The waiter's clumsy approach to the table put everyone on pins and needles.
