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sulle spine

on tenterhooks

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phrase Rare #46,758
on tenterhooks Used with stare to describe feeling anxious or tense, often while waiting for something.
IT: Sono sulle spine in attesa della risposta.
EN: I'm on tenterhooks while waiting for the answer.

Sto sulle spine.

I'm on tenterhooks.

— Hollywood, Vermont (2000)

Pinocchio era sulle spine.

Pinocchio was on pins and needles.

Sto sulle spine ogni volta che aspetto i risultati degli esami.

I feel anxious every time I wait for my test results.

Il Delfino sta sulle spine.

Delfino is on pins and needles.

— Enrico V (1989)