under your nail

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Refers to the space beneath the tip of a nail.

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Examples (10)

  • There was dirt under his nails.
  • She noticed a tiny splinter under her nail.
  • He had some paint under his nails after working all day.
  • A small amount of sand got under my nail at the beach.
  • It's important to clean under your nails regularly.
  • The gardener always had soil under her nails.
  • She tried to remove the grime from under her nails.
  • I accidentally got glue under my nail.
  • He picked up the tiny object with his thumb, getting it right under his nail.
  • A sharp tool can help clean under the nail carefully.