Nail-biter meaning
What does the saying 'Nail-biter' mean?
Idiom: Nail-biter
Meaning:
If a game, election, contest, etc, is a nail-biter, it is exciting because the competitors are so close that it is impossible to predict the result.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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