pins and needles
Example Sentences
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“These households have been on pins and needles over the past several months because they’ve all been notified that the subsidy was running out at the end of the calendar year,” Salas said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
He added that he was “on pins and needles, like everybody else.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
After sitting for a long time, you may find walking difficult or feel pins and needles in your legs.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
"I'd started to get these really intense pins and needles in my hands. It was like throwing a snowball and then running your hands under hot water afterwards. It's really painful and hot."
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
“We’re on pins and needles, mate,” said Mother.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
