be on pins and needles

相关词: pin

成语

Definition

  1. 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。