on fire

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on fire

The firefighters rushed to the house that was on fire.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Burning; in flames: Describes something that is actively burning with fire.
    • Feeling intense emotion or excitement: Used figuratively to describe a person or team performing with exceptional energy, passion, or skill.
Usage Examples
  • Literal Meaning (Burning):
    • The firefighters arrived to find the building on fire.
    • We could see the forest on fire from miles away.
  • Figurative Meaning (Intense Emotion/Performance):
    • The basketball player was on fire, scoring 30 points in the first half.
    • Her passionate speech set the audience on fire.
Advanced Usage
  • "to set the world on fire": to achieve great success or fame; to do something remarkable.
    • The young inventor hopes to set the world on fire with her new device.
  • "to be on fire for something": to be extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something.
    • He is on fire for social justice and volunteers every weekend.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ablaze (adj): Burning fiercely; brightly lit or colorful.
    • The sky was ablaze with the colors of sunset.
  • Aflame (adj): In flames; burning. Also used for intense emotion.
    • His cheeks were aflame with embarrassment.
  • Alight (adj, usually predicative): On fire; lighted up.
    • The torches were alight, illuminating the path.
Synonyms
  • Burning: Consumed by fire.
  • Aflame: In flames.
  • Blazing: Burning strongly and brightly.
Related Phrases
  • Play with fire: To act in a way that is very risky or dangerous.
    • Not studying for the final exam is playing with fire.
  • Trial by fire: A difficult test or challenging initiation.
    • His first week as manager was a real trial by fire.
Related Idioms
  • Where there's smoke, there's fire: If there are signs or rumors of a problem, there probably is a problem.
    • They keep denying the scandal, but where there's smoke, there's fire.
  • Fire in the belly: Intense enthusiasm, ambition, or drive.
    • To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to have fire in the belly.
on fire

The firefighters rushed to the house that was on fire.

Adjective
  1. lighted up by or as by fire or flame
    • forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning
    • even the car's tires were aflame
    • a night aflare with fireworks
    • candles alight on the tables
    • houses on fire

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