high strikes
/ˈhʌɪ strʌɪks/informal and humorous (chiefly US in later use). Now somewhat rare
noun
Chiefly with the. = hysterics.
Origin
Early 19th century. Punning alteration of hysterics, after high and the plural of strike.
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