jak na szpilkach

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “like on pins”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjak na‿ˈʂpil.kax/
  • Syllabification: jak na‿szpil‧kach

Adverb

jak na szpilkach (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) on pins and needles, on tenterhooks
    Synonym: jak na rozżarzonych węglach

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