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what does the phrase 'as if he were on needles' mean?Can you think if another phrase with the similar meaning substituting the word 'needles'

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Answered by pratisthashrestha200

Answer:The phrase actually is 'on pins and needles' which means to be nervously waiting to see what is going to happen. Another phrase that has similar meaning is 'on tenterhooks

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what does the phrase 'as if he were on needles' mean?Can you think if another phrase with the similar meaning substituting the word 'needles'​

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what does the phrase 'as if he were on needles' mean?Can you think if another phrase with the similar meaning substituting the word 'needles'