손에 땀을 쥐게 하는 + noun · 손에 땀을 쥐고 봤어요
to be on the edge of one's seat; to be tense with suspense
Example
마지막까지 손에 땀을 쥐게 하는 경기였어요.
It was a nail-biting game right up to the end.
Word parts
Literally 'to grip sweat in one's hands' — sweaty palms from tension.
Good to know
Most often a modifier: 손에 땀을 쥐게 하는 경기/장면.