Example Sentences

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He added he will be "biting his nails" until the film actually hits cinemas next month.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

If you are a Diamondbacks fan, throw away your nail clippers this season, because you will be biting your nails enough when Rodney pitches and won't need them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2017

“We will be biting our nails all day on the 14th until we have successful separation,” says Vago.

From Nature • Mar. 10, 2016

Instead, they will be biting into the tackles, denying Liverpool space and making things as tough as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2015

You will be biting pieces out of yourself, I fear.

From The Little Nugget by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)