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单词 pins and needles
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
pins and nee•dles /ˈpɪnz ən ˈnidəlz/USA pronunciation  n. [plural]
  1. a tingly, prickly sensation in an arm, hand, foot, or leg that is recovering from numbness.
Idioms
  1. Idioms on pins and needles, in a state of nervous or anxious waiting:We were on pins and needles waiting for the results of her test.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pins′ and nee′dles, 
    1. a tingly, prickly sensation in a limb that is recovering from numbness.
    2. Idioms on pins and needles, in a state of nervous anticipation:The father-to-be was on pins and needles.
    • 1800–10

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
pins and needles n (functioning as singular) informal
  1. a tingling sensation in the fingers, toes, legs, etc, caused by the return of normal blood circulation after its temporary impairment
  2. on pins and needles ⇒ in a state of anxious suspense or nervous anticipation
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