fever pitch

/ˌfivər ˌˈpɪtʃ/
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Definitions of fever pitch
  1. noun
    a state of extreme excitement
    “the crowd was at fever pitch”
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    type of:
    excitation, excitement, fervor, fervour, inflammation
    the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
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