Meaning: Like sitting on a bed of needles (on pins and needles)
Summary: 如坐针毡 (rú zuò zhēn zhān) vividly describes the feeling of being under intense psychological pressure or guilt. Whether waiting for critical news or facing harsh criticism, it captures the sensation of being so uncomfortable that staying in one's place feels physically painful. It is the Chinese equivalent of the English expressions 'to be on pins and needles' or 'to be on the hot seat.'
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