catch fire

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : * To begin to burn; to ignite and start burning, often with flames. * To become ignited or set on fire. Usage The verb phrase "catch fire" describes the moment something starts burning. It is intransitive, meaning it does not take a direct object. The thing that starts burning is the subject of the sentence. It often implies an unintended or sudden start of a fire. Examples Th...