FIRE the Noun: Fire, flame, burning things, heat, hot, sexy, bright light, smoke , combustion, collection of fuel, fervent passionate emotion, enthusiasm, luminosity, glow, criticism, antagonism, discharge, explosively propel, informal dismiss, undergo ignition, stimulate or excite.
FIRE the PHRASES:
breathe fire be extremely angry : I don't want an indignant boyfriend on my doorstep breathing fire.
catch fire begin to burn. • figurative become interesting or exciting : the show never caught fire.
fire and brimstone the torments of hell : his father was preaching fire and brimstone sermons.
fire away informal used to give someone permission to begin speaking, typically to ask questions : “I want to clear up some questions that have been puzzling me.” “Fire away.”
fire in the (or one's) belly a powerful sense of ambition or determination.
firing on all ( four) cylinders working or functioning at a peak level.
go through fire ( and water) face any peril.
light a fire under someone stimulate someone to work or act more quickly or enthusiastically.
on fire in flames; burning. • in a state of excitement : Wright is now on fire with confidence.
play with fire
set fire to (or set something on fire) cause to burn; ignite.
set the world (or Brit. the Thames) on fire do something remarkable or sensational : the film hasn't exactly set the world on fire.
Brit. take fire start to burn.
under fire being shot at : observers sent to look for the men came under heavy fire. • being rigorously criticized : the president was under fire from all sides.
where's the fire? informal used to ask someone why they are in such a hurry or state of excitement. What the FIRE do we know about fire?
