Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.
By the end of the football match, feelings had reached fever pitch.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. to get so strong that one cannot control them.
- The phrase "fever pitch" means a state of intense excitement or agitation, typically in a group of people.
- The phrase has its origins in music, where it refers to a high-pitched sound or note.
- When used in the context of emotions or excitement, "fever pitch" describes a situation where feelings or emotions have reached a point where they are so strong that they cannot be controlled.
- In the given sentence, it implies that the emotions of the football fans had reached an intense level where they could no longer control themselves.
Thus, the correct meaning of the underlined words is to get so strong that one cannot control them.