Run high
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Context
Best used when describing situations with strong emotional reactions or disputes.
Debates often see emotions run high among the participants.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
It's a metaphor for intense feelings, not a literal physical action.
During the finals, anxiety ran high among the students.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict-Related
Commonly found in descriptions of conflicts, whether personal, political, or social.
As the protest continued, feelings ran high on both sides.
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