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  What it means

  Literally “as if on pins.” Describes being extremely nervous, restless, or impatient — unable to sit still. “On pins and needles,” “on tenterhooks.”

  Vocabulary

  • szpilka — pin, needle; also: stiletto heel

  Grammar note

  'Na szpilkach' uses the locative plural of 'szpilka' after 'na'.

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