How to Pronounce "on pins and needles"
expression
AWN PINZ and NEE-duhlz
ON PINZ and NEE-duhlz
Definition
Feeling very nervous or anxious while waiting for something to happen, usually because you are worried or excited.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈpɪnz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnidəɫz
British English
ˈɒn/ /pˈɪnz/ /ˈænd/ /nˈiːdəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN PINZ and NEE-duhlz
UK
ON PINZ and NEE-duhlz
Listen in Context
I was on pins and needles waiting for my exam results.
She was on pins and needles before her job interview.
We are on pins and needles waiting for the news.
The whole family was on pins and needles while the doctor operated.