Some examples of word usage: on pins and needles
1. I'm on pins and needles waiting for the test results.
Estou ansioso esperando pelos resultados do teste.
2. She was on pins and needles before her big presentation.
Ela estava ansiosa antes de sua grande apresentação.
3. The suspense of the movie had me on pins and needles the whole time.
O suspense do filme me deixou tenso o tempo todo.
4. I was on pins and needles waiting to hear back about the job interview.
Eu estava ansioso esperando por notícias sobre a entrevista de emprego.
5. The team was on pins and needles as they waited for the final score.
A equipe estava nervosa enquanto esperava pela pontuação final.
6. I hate being on pins and needles, I just want to know what's going on.
Eu odeio ficar ansioso, só quero saber o que está acontecendo.