pins and needles
US /ˌpɪnz ən ˈniːdlz/
UK /ˌpɪnz ən ˈniːdlz/

1.
formigamento, dormência
a tingling or prickling sensation in a part of the body, typically caused by pressure on nerves or by impaired circulation.
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I had pins and needles in my leg after sitting in the same position for too long.
Senti formigamento na perna depois de ficar sentado na mesma posição por muito tempo.
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The doctor asked if I was experiencing any pins and needles.
O médico perguntou se eu estava sentindo algum formigamento.