Phrases with «tense affair»

The phrase "tense affair" means a situation or event that is full of stress, anxiety, or nervousness. Full definition

Apparently, it was a rather tense affair, the band was poorly received and he was threatened on the way out. (sbnation.com)
The score line may suggest a comfortable victory for the Gunners, but it was instead a very tense affair. (justarsenal.com)
I did get to try the multiplayer mode for the first time recently, and it was a surprisingly tense affair. (vghangover.com)
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