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pins and needles

pl.n.

A tingling sensation felt in a part of the body numbed from lack of circulation.

Idiom:

on pins and needles

In a state of tense anticipation.

pins and needles

n (functioning as singular) Informal

1. a tingling sensation in the fingers, toes, legs, etc., caused by the return of normal blood circulation after its temporary impairment

on pins and needles in a state of anxious suspense or nervous anticipation

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Noun

pins and needles - a sharp tingling sensation from lack of circulation

prickling, tingling, tingle - a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles

Translations

pins and needles npl → formicolio msg

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