A1 Idiom Neutre

siedzieć jak na szpilkach

To be on pins and needles

Signification

Feeling anxious or impatient.

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Contexte culturel

Poles often use this to show they are deeply invested in an outcome. Similar idioms exist across Slavic languages, emphasizing the shared linguistic heritage. The 'pins and needles' imagery is widely understood in English-speaking cultures.

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Use it for waiting

Only use this when you are waiting for something specific.

Signification

Feeling anxious or impatient.

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Use it for waiting

Only use this when you are waiting for something specific.

Teste-toi

Complete the sentence.

Czekam na wyniki i ________ jak na szpilkach.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : siedzę

The idiom is 'siedzieć jak na szpilkach'.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Czekam na wyniki i ________ jak na szpilkach.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : siedzę

The idiom is 'siedzieć jak na szpilkach'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, it is strictly for emotional anxiety.

Expressions liées

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mieć nerwy na wierzchu

similar

to have nerves on the surface

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chodzić jak struty

similar

to walk like poisoned

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