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nail biter
Noun
literally
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
文字通りの意味: 爪を噛む習慣がある人、つまり爪噛み癖のある人。 / 比喩的な意味: 非常に緊張感があり、ドキドキするような状況、手に汗握る場面。
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(literally) One who habitually bites or chews their fingernails. / (figuratively) A situation which causes anxiety, suspense, nervousness or discomfort.
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nail biter
My younger brother is a nail biter who always hides his hands when he's nervous.
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My younger brother is a nail biter who always hides his hands when he's nervous.
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