adrenaline rush

idiom

Meaning

An event or activity which causes such a state.

Examples

SIMPLE

I love the adrenaline rush of riding a fast roller coaster.

CONTEXTUAL

She felt a huge adrenaline rush when she finally reached the top of the mountain after a long climb.

COMPLEX

The extreme athlete sought out dangerous stunts specifically to experience the intense adrenaline rush that accompanied each narrow escape from disaster.

Anchors to

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