Definition
To be in a state of extreme anxiety or anticipation while waiting for something to happen.
形容因焦虑或期待而感到极度不安。
I was on pins and needles while waiting for the results of my job interview.
我在等待工作面试结果时坐立不安。
She was on pins and needles all day after learning she was about to get promoted.
得知自己即将升职后，她一整天都坐立不安。
The audience was on pins and needles during the last few minutes of the game.
观众在比赛的最后几分钟里坐立不安。