B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Stare sulle spine
To be on pins and needles
Literal Translation
"To be on thorns"
What it means
To be in a state of anxiety or suspense waiting for something
Example in context
"Sto sulle spine aspettando i risultati dell'esame."
"I am on pins and needles waiting for the exam results."
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