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What does the idiom ive been on pins and needles all day mean?
The phrase means to be nervous or anxious about something.
What is the setting for Ink Exchange?
The dark court, school, Pins and needles
What does 'walking pins and needles' mean?
This is actually a good example of mixing your metaphors. When you mix a metaphor it means you are combining two different idioms. Walking on egg shells means you are trying very hard not to offend or bring attention to yourself. To be "on pins and needles" means you are anxious about something usually anticipating some bad news. To walk on pins and needles is not an idiom that is often heard or used unless you want to describe how you are trying to avoid attention while waiting for possibly bad news. Mixing metaphors is not uncommon but it's usually done to be funny. "When my mother-in-law comes to visit I am always walking on egg shells". "I'm always on pins and needles waiting for my final grades".
What are the synonyms for eager?
keen, enthusiastic, avid, fervent, ardent, motivated,wholehearted, dedicated, committed, earnest, anxious, impatient, longing, yearning, wishing,hoping, hopeful; on the edge of one's seat, on tenterhooks, on pins and needles; informal itching, gagging, dying
What does the idiom 'for two pins I'd take that back to the shop' mean?
Pins were once valuable - before the industrial age, they were made by hand and women saved them up and traded them for goods, just like coins. If you say this, you mean that you'd take the item back if somebody gave you two pins - or, in other words, you're thinking quite seriously about taking that item back to the shop and asking for your money back.
How do i get rid of pins and needles?
If you mean disposing of actual pins and needles you should wrap them safely and get rid of them in the trash.
What does I am on pines and needles mean?
Pines and needles doesn't mean anything. I think you are confusing the term with pins and needles, which does mean that you are tense with anticipation.
What does 'blenophobia' mean?
Blenophobia - fear of pins/needles
What causes pins and needles in your head?
what are pins and needles in the head?
What does Hari mean in Japanese?
Hari mean needles or pins.
What does on piuns and needles mean?
The phrase "on pins and needles" means feeling anxious, nervous, or on edge, often because of anticipation or uncertainty about something. It describes a state of heightened alertness or tension.
What causes Pins and needles in scalp?
Pins and needles sensation in the scalp can be caused by various factors, including nerve compression, poor circulation, migraines, stress, or anxiety. It may also be a symptom of conditions like a migraine headache, trigeminal neuralgia, or occipital neuralgia. If the sensation is persistent or severe, it is advisable to consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation and appropriate management.
How do you use 'on pins and needles' in a sentence?
"On pins and needles" refers to anxiety, as though you were being jabbed by sharp points. I was on pins and needles until I got the test results back.
What are the ratings and certificates for Pins and Needles - 1980?
Pins and Needles - 1980 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
What are the ratings and certificates for Pins and Needles - 2008?
Pins and Needles - 2008 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
What actors and actresses appeared in Pins and Needles - 1980?
The cast of Pins and Needles - 1980 includes: Genni Batterham as herself
Pins and needles in my belly?
Why would you do that?
