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nailbiter

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nail biter also nail·bit·er (nlbtr)
n.
1. One who bites one's fingernails as a nervous habit.
2. A situation marked by tense nervousness or apprehension, especially an athletic contest whose outcome is uncertain near its finish.

nail biting n.

nailbiter [ˈneɪlˌbaɪtə]
n
1. a person who bites his or her nails
2. a person who is anxious or tense
3. something that causes anxiety or tension


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Andy Robinson's heroes produced a backs-to-the-wall masterclass to beat mighty Australia 9-8 in a Murrayfield nailbiter.
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