Usually means: Anxious anticipation of uncertain outcome.
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We found 3 dictionaries that define the word be on pins and needles:

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  1. be on pins and needles: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  2. be on pins and needles: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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  1. be on pins and needles: Idioms



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