run high

idiom

: to be or become very strong or intense

Emotions are running high between the two teams.

Passions often run high in these debates.

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Staying calm in a conversation is essential, especially when emotions run high or when the subject matter challenges your perspective. —

Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 Discussing controversial topics: Tensions can run high during Thanksgiving dinners, especially when family is involved. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 Separate Emotions From Numbers Emotions can run high during divorce, particularly when your business represents years of hard work and dedication. —

Diane Deoliveira, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for run high