B1💬 Everyday Life
Stare sulle spine
To be on pins and needles
Literal Translation
"To stand on thorns"
What it means
To be on pins and needles / to be on tenterhooks
Example in context
"Aspetto i risultati degli esami — sono sulle spine."
"I'm waiting for the exam results — I'm on pins and needles."
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