좌불안석이 · 좌불안석을
being on pins and needles; too restless to sit still
Example
결과 발표를 기다리며 하루 종일 좌불안석이었어요.
I was on pins and needles all day waiting for the results.
Word parts
좌 sit+불 not+안 at ease+석 seat
Literally 'sitting but not at ease in one's seat.'
Good to know
Native near-synonym: 안절부절못하다 'to be unable to keep still.'
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