Nail Biter Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Nail-biter What does Nail-biter mean?	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.
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work off What does "work off" mean?	make something go away (especially by working or exercise)	He was able to work off much weight and is now feeling better.
appear out of nowhere What does "appear out of nowhere" mean?	to appear suddenly, to appear without warning	The dog appeared out of nowhere during our walk on the beach.
at the top of one's lungs What does "at the top of one's lungs" mean?	with a very loud voice	I cried out for my friend at the top of my lungs.
shot What does "shot" mean?	launch of a rocket
clear out (of somewhere) What does "clear out (of somewhere)" mean?	to leave, to get out (usually quickly or abruptly)	We cleared out of the building when our class was finished.
get a move on What does "get a move on" mean?	hurry	"If you don't want to be late, you'd better get amove on."

iron (something) out What does "iron (something) out" mean?	to solve a problem	We spent several hours ironing out the final details of the contract.
killed outright What does "killed outright" mean?	killed immediately	The man was killed outright when the truck hit him on the street.

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Nail Biter Idiom