居いても立たってもいられない

expression, i-adjective

unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still

Describes a state of being so restless, excited, or impatient that one cannot stay calm or still. Often used when one feels compelled to act immediately.

• 彼かの女じょからの返へん事じを待まっている間あいだ、いてもたってもいられなかった。

  While waiting for her reply, I was so restless I couldn't sit still.

• いてもたってもいられず、すぐに病びょう院いんへ向むかった。

  Unable to contain myself, I headed straight to the hospital.