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fever pitch

idiom
Meaning

Extreme excitement.


Examples
SIMPLE

The crowd reached a fever pitch during the final goal.

CONTEXTUAL

Anticipation reached a fever pitch as the band finally walked onto the stage.

COMPLEX

As the election results began to arrive, the tension in the room rose to a fever pitch, leaving everyone breathless with anticipation.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    buck fever

    Excitement and nervousness felt by a new hunter upon seeing game.

  2. 02

    pitch in

    To help out; lend assistance; contribute; to do one's part to help.

  3. 03

    queer someone's pitch

    To make a task more difficult for someone.

  4. 04

    roll the pitch

    Preparing audiences for an unpopular change.

  5. 05

    spring fever

    A feeling of invigoration and restlessness associated with the arrival of the warm weather and renewal of nature in the spring season.

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