on pins and needles
US /ɑn pɪnz ænd ˈniːdlz/
UK /ɑn pɪnz ænd ˈniːdlz/
1.
sangat cemas, gelisah
in a state of anxious expectation; nervously awaiting something
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I've been on pins and needles all day waiting for the test results.
Saya sudah sangat cemas sepanjang hari menunggu hasil tes.
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Everyone was on pins and needles as they watched the final penalty kick.
Semua orang sangat cemas saat mereka menyaksikan tendangan penalti terakhir.