fever pitch

Frequency: 7.818.9 per million words

A state of extreme excitement or activity.

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Examples (10)

  • Excitement rose to fever pitch the day before the game.
  • The crowd's anticipation reached fever pitch as the band walked onto the stage.
  • Negotiations often reach a fever pitch just before a deal is announced.
  • The debate surrounding the new policy has reached fever pitch.
  • The energy in the stadium was at fever pitch during the final minutes.
  • As the deadline approached, the team worked at a fever pitch.
  • The political campaign reached a fever pitch in the last week.
  • Interest in the new product hit fever pitch after the initial reviews.
  • The audience's enthusiasm rose to fever pitch with each new song.
  • The tension in the courtroom built to a fever pitch before the verdict.