On pins and needles
Waiting
Waiting adjective - Being and remaining ready and available for use.
On pins and needles is an antonym for waiting.
Both terms in one sentence
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He declared The Big Show a Worthy Opponent and said he was on pins and needles waiting for another swing at the world title.
Source: Blood Knight
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