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on pins and needles in Spanish

on pins and needles in Spanish is a la expectativa, con el alma en vilo, en ascuas.

on pins and needles in Spanish

a la expectativa
(idiomatic) Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
con el alma en vilo
(idiomatic) Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
en ascuas
(idiomatic) Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
en vilo
(idiomatic) Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
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What is "on pins and needles" in Spanish?

"on pins and needles" in Spanish is a la expectativa, con el alma en vilo, en ascuas.

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Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "on pins and needles": a la expectativa, con el alma en vilo, en ascuas, en vilo.

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