Run high

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verb phrase

To have strong feelings about something, often because of a specific situation.

Tensions ran high in the meeting when the controversial topic was introduced.
Visual representation of "run high" - To have strong feelings about something, often because of a specific situation

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  • tensions run high
  • emotions run high
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Emotional Context

Best used when describing situations with strong emotional reactions or disputes.

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Debates often see emotions run high among the participants.
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Metaphorical Usage

It's a metaphor for intense feelings, not a literal physical action.

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During the finals, anxiety ran high among the students.
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Conflict-Related

Commonly found in descriptions of conflicts, whether personal, political, or social.

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As the protest continued, feelings ran high on both sides.
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