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nail-biter Definition

nail-biter (nāl′bīt′ər)

noun

Informal a situation or activity, as a suspenseful drama or highly competitive game in sports, with an outcome so uncertain that it creates much tension or anxiety

nail-biter Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

real: The real nail-biter is when the pad fails to grip the feeler at all!

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