nails bite into sth

Examples (10)

• Her nails bit into her palms as she listened to the bad news.
• He cried out as her sharp nails bit into his arm.
• The climber's nails bit into the icy rock, desperately seeking purchase.
• His nails bit into the soft wood of the table, leaving deep gouges.
• She felt her nails bite into the leather steering wheel as she swerved to avoid the deer.
• The cat's sharp nails bit into the fabric of the sofa, creating long tears.
• His nails bit into his lip as he struggled to hold back his anger.
• With a furious grip, her nails bit into the paper, crumpling it beyond recognition.
• The dog's strong nails bit into the carpet as it tried to stop its slide.
• Her nails bit into the flesh of her thigh, a desperate attempt to ground herself.