nail-biting

[US]/[ˈneɪl ˈbɪtɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈneɪl ˈbɪtɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Anxious or tense; causing anxiety.; Exciting and suspenseful.
n.A situation or event that is very tense or suspenseful.

Phrases & Collocations

nail-biting wait

nail-biting moment

nail-biting finish

nail-biting game

nail-biting suspense

nail-biting experience

nail-biting match

nail-biting scenes

nail-biting plot

nail-biting finale

Example Sentences

it was a nail-biting finish to the race, with the lead changing hands several times.

the entire stadium held its breath during that nail-biting penalty shootout.

we had a nail-biting few hours waiting for the test results to come back.

the final minutes of the game were absolutely nail-biting for the fans.

it was a nail-biting negotiation, but they finally reached an agreement.

watching the storm roll in was a nail-biting experience for everyone on the beach.

the suspenseful movie kept us on the edge of our seats throughout the nail-biting climax.

the jury's deliberation was a nail-biting period for the defendant and their family.

it was a nail-biting climb up the mountain, but the view from the top was worth it.

the team faced a nail-biting challenge in the final round of the competition.

the investors experienced a nail-biting week as they awaited the company's quarterly report.

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