tension

sexual tension

A tension, awkwardness, or underlying unease in the relationship of two people resulting from a strong mutual sexual attraction between them that has not been consummated. Just ask Chuck out already—I'm sick of being around you two and witnessing all your sexual tension. I can just feel the sexual tension every time Matt and I are together.
See also: sexual, tension

you could cut (something) with a knife

Something intangible or non-solid is incredibly thick, palpable, or poignant. The air was so humid as we stepped off the plane if felt like you could cut it with a knife. The entire dinner was so awkward you could cut the tension with a knife.
See also: could, cut, knife
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • sexual tension
  • hots
  • get/have the hots for somebody
  • have the hots for
  • have the hots for (someone or something)
  • have the hots for someone
  • eye sex
  • have got the hots for (someone or something)
  • path of least resistance
  • the path of least resistance
References in periodicals archive
Mechanically tensioned frame systems, which provide foil tensions of approximately 32 N/cm for standard versions and 47 N/cm for high-tension versions, provide a solution whereby tension is maintained over the life of the stencil.
Stencil Tension: The Proofs in the Printing: Which holds up better: mesh-mounted or mechanically tensioned, mesh-free frames?
Its ability to produce the beauty of music is a combination of tension and creativity.
WE SUFFER FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
The total length of the HT lines had reached 75,488 km, and low tension 49,889 km across the region.
MEPCO installs 1613 km HT, 1,329 km LT lines during 2018-19
Increasing the tension and adding fuel to the flames have no use for anyone and adding that Turkey will do its part for the tension to be de-escalated.
Turkey ready to play role in de-escalation of tensions between Pakistan, India: Erdogan
Addressing a campaign rally in Trabzon, he hailed Pakistan's move in handing over an Indian pilot downed in the recent tension, adding that he looked forward to seeing similar steps from India.
Erdogan offers to deescalate tension between Pakistan, India
Steps that will escalate the tension should be avoided."He also noted that the main issue between the two neighbouring countries is the "Kashmir issue" and this issue must be solved "as soon as possible" within the framework of the international law.
Regional powers offer mediation between Pakistan and India
Tension in the muscles and hence tension in the golf swing is a symptom of performance anxiety.
The #1 killer of the golf swing
If the tension is changed frequently, some manufacturers recommend buying a separate or specialty bobbin case.
Bobbins 101
It also sets the basis for thinking about most difficult tension: rewards.
Navigating the Tension Between Individuals and Teams
Under the direction of Adibashi Mizan, shooting of the serial Mr Tension began in Gazipur's Pubail area on January 29 where cinematographer Anwar Hossain Bulu noted is working in camera direction.
Zahid first time pairs up with Shokh in serial
Their study, in the journal (http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-34939-001) Developmental Psychology , was examining the relationship between "marital tension" and divorce.
Researchers Find When Divorce Is Most Likely
For the thickness deviation is large at the stand position in the steady tension establishing process of some CCM.
Analysis of Startup Process and Its Optimization for a Two-Stand Reversible Cold Rolling Mill
This type of the belt transmission doubles as a clutch function by loosening the belt tension intentionally during starting to transfer the engine power.
Acceleration Performance Analysis for Rubber V-Belt CVT with Belt Tension Clutching