nail biter

1. One who habitually bites or chews their fingernails.

2. (figuratively)A situation which causes anxiety, suspense, nervousness or discomfort.

   It was a real nail biter waiting for the test results.

1. That game was a real nail-biter!

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2. Mary is a nail biter.

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3. We are just now witnessing a nail-biter election in the US.

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