That causes nervous anticipation or suspense

plural of biting midge

Any Ceratopogonidae, a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera.

present participle of bite the dust

present participle of bite the bullet

(automotive) The point where the clutch engages when the pedal is released. / (more generally) The precise position at which a control mechanism as been moved just enough to cause a device to operate.

Of a horse, cribbing; seizing the manger or other solid object with the teeth and drawing in wind.

present participle of bite down

present participle of bite off

present participle of cow bite