Catch (on) fire In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "catch (on) fire", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-04-05 08:04

Meaning of Catch (on) fire

Synonyms:

Burst Into Flames , flare up

Catch (on) fire spoken language verb phrase

To ignite or start burning.

Because I sit too close to the stove, my coat caught on fire.

This scorching hot made some forests catch on fire.

If something catches fire, it becomes interesting or exciting.

I can't believe that my trivial trick caught fire as a trend on Tiktok.

His performance caught fire all over the world.

Other phrases about:

burn (one) in effigy

To publicly burn a model of someone that you hate

light up

1. To light or cause something to become lighter.
2. To ignite something.
3. To become or cause someone/something to become lively or happy.

strike a match

When you say that you strike a match, you mean that you create a flame from a match by rubbing the tip against a rough surface of a matchbox.

a crispy critter

1. Used to describe someone that has been severely burned.

2. Used to say that something has been burned in the cooking process.

3. Used to say that someone is under the effects of marijuana.

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hit/strike the right/wrong note
To be perfectly suitable/not suitable for a particular situation; to do something totally right/wrong
Example: Stacy struck the right note when she wore a high heel to the meeting.
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