on pins and needles Antonyms

Meaning of on pins and needles

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

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

ill at ease, worried, on edge, uneasy, nervous,anxious, edgy, apprehensive, freaked, tense

cool, confident, sure,collected, calm, relaxed, easy,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.