"nail biter" meaning in English

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        "One who habitually bites or chews their fingernails."
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        "(literal) One who habitually bites or chews their fingernails."
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          "text": "It was a real nail biter waiting for the test results.",
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        "A situation which causes anxiety, suspense, nervousness or discomfort."
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        "(figurative) A situation which causes anxiety, suspense, nervousness or discomfort."
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          "word": "cliffhanger"
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        "(literal) One who habitually bites or chews their fingernails."
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        "(figurative) A situation which causes anxiety, suspense, nervousness or discomfort."
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