ON PINS AND NEEDLES Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

on pins and needles

phrase

as in anxious

feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty We were all on pins and needles as we awaited the doctor's call.

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on edge

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The agitator never appeared, but the threat left the staff on edge throughout the day.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In the bond space, benchmark borrowing costs around the world are extending multi-decade highs as inflation concerns and debt levels keep investors on edge.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

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