reach a fever pitch

To be filled with or characterized by great excitement, fervor, or agitation. The crowd's cheering reached a fever pitch when the band finally appeared on stage. Playoff excitement around the team is reaching a fever pitch after their miraculous come-from-behind victory last night.

See also: fever, pitch, reach

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be at a fever pitch
fever
at fever pitch
fever pitch
ripple of excitement
throw cold water on
throw cold water on (something)
hog wild
hog-wild
go hog wild

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