"go fever" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} go fever (uncountable)
  1. (slang) An urge to commence a planned journey regardless of circumstances. Tags: slang, uncountable Related terms: get-there-itis, go-itis
    Sense id: en-go_fever-en-noun-nJB2EaMO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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