Learn a new Russian idiom every week to enrich your Russian language skills. Idiom is a phrase which means something different from its literal meaning, and they are very important part of every language. Russian language is highly idiomatic. Each episode contains a new Russian idiom, its literal translation, explanation and a couple of examples. Improve your Russian language with 'Russian idioms' podcast from 'Learn Russian with Lemon Tea'.
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Russian Idioms - Сидеть как на иголках
Today’s idiom is «быть как на иголках» or «сидеть как на иголках» Literally, как на иголках means as if on needles. Быть как на иголках – to be on needles. Сидеть на иголках – to sit on needles. Иголка means needle. We say быть or сидеть как на иголках about a person who is racked with anxiety, in a state of acute discomfort, uneasiness or suspense. To find out more visit our website learnrussianwithlemontea.com