A nail-biting finish.

Meaning

An exciting and suspenseful conclusion to a game.

Examples

• John: That was an amazing game!
• Alice: Absolutely! It went down to the wire.
• John: <b>A nail-biting finish</b>!
• Alice: It really was. I was on the edge of my seat. Yes, I must say it was <b>a nail-biting finish</b>.