Idiom of the day :- On pins and needles

Idiom of the day :- On pins and needles

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When people are on pins and needles they are either very excited or very anxious. ‘The children are on pins and needles thinking about their trip to the zoo tomorrow.’ ( Very excited ) ‘Mr Singh is on pins and needles wondering if the noise he heard is from his pet cobra which escaped. ( Very anxious )