"on pins and needles" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 如坐针毡
• 非常紧张

Definition

在等待某事发生时感到非常紧张或焦虑，通常因为担心或激动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

习语，非正式。形容人在等待时非常紧张或焦虑，常与be, sit, left等动词连用。与“如坐针毡”意义相近，但更强调等待的过程。不可用于指身体疼痛。

Examples

I was on pins and needles waiting for my exam results.

我在等考试成绩时**如坐针毡**。

She was on pins and needles before her job interview.

她在面试前**非常紧张**。

We are on pins and needles waiting for the news.

我们**如坐针毡**地等待消息。

The whole family was on pins and needles while the doctor operated.

医生手术时，全家都**如坐针毡**。

I’ve been on pins and needles ever since I sent that email.

自从发了那封邮件后，我一直**如坐针毡**。

Fans were on pins and needles during the final minutes of the game.

比赛最后几分钟，球迷们都**如坐针毡**。