have pins and needles

have pins and needles

To experience that tingling sensation (called "pins and needles") that occurs when blood flow returns to a numb limb. Ugh, wait a second, I can't get up just yet—I have pins and needles in my foot from sitting like this for so long.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have ˌpins and ˈneedles

have an uncomfortable feeling in your arm or leg when it has been in the same position for a long time: The best thing to do when you have pins and needles in your leg is to stamp your foot on the floor several times.
See also: and, have, needle, pin
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be a drag on (one)
  • Aunt Flo
  • a fire extinguisher
  • can't (do something) to save (one's) life
  • can't do something to save your life
  • if you would be well served, serve yourself
  • can't stand
  • can't stand (someone or something)
  • can't stomach (someone)
  • ate up with (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
"They tend to have pins and needles in the hands and feet.
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