Meaning of 'On pins and needles'
What does the saying 'On pins and needles' mean?
Idiom: On pins and needles
Meaning:
If you are on pins and needles, you are very worried about something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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