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on fire

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If something is on fire, it is burning and being damaged or destroyed by an uncontrolled fire.
The captain radioed that the ship was on fire.
Synonyms: burning, flaming, blazing, alight More Synonyms of on fire
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on fire

phrase [usually verb-link PHRASE, PHR with n]
If you say that someone is on fire, you mean they are very enthusiastic, excited, or passionate about something.
He was on fire with this marvelous sight.
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on fire in British English

a. 
in a state of ignition
b. 
ardent or eager
c.  informal
playing or performing at the height of one's abilities
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on fire in American English

1. 
burning
2. 
greatly excited; full of ardor
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Examples of 'on fire' in a sentence
on fire

We got on like a house on fire from day one.
The Sun (2016)
He had a quiet Euros and he hasn't exactly set the house on fire this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We got on like a house on fire from day one.
The Sun (2008)
One houses was completely gone and another one was on fire.
The Sun (2008)
Hopefully we get the one who is on fire.
The Sun (2015)
We got on like a house on fire from day one but we have been through some horrible stuff.
The Sun (2012)
He managed to get out of the Warrior and was rolling about the street on fire.
Richard Holmes Dusty Warriors: Modern Soldiers at War (2006)
It was pitiful - all her top half was on fire.
The Sun (2009)
If your house was on fire, what one thing would you take with you?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He was on fire a year ago but since coming back from his serious ankle injury he's not been the same.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
And to make short tale, those three ships set on fire all the ships, that none were saved.
Christina Hardyment Malory: The Life and Times of King Arthur's Chronicler (2005)
I could have set myself on fire and no one would have noticed, so it turned into just another day at work.
The Sun (2013)
Firefighters found about ten cars on fire but the flames spread to the rest - some valued at around 50,000 and in for only minor repairs.
The Sun (2015)
A MAN was fighting for life in hospital last night after being set on fire when he opened his front door.
The Sun (2008)

Chinese translation of 'on fire'

on fire

  1. 起火 (qǐhuǒ)
See fire

Nearby words of
on fire

  • on either side
  • on either side of sth
  • on equal or the same terms
  • on fire
  • on foot
  • on Friday
  • on Friday, June 20th

Related terms of
on fire

  • to get on like a house on fire
  • to set fire to sth, set sth on fire
  • to open fire (on sb)
1 (phrase) 
Definition
burning
The captain radioed that the ship was on fire.
Synonyms
burning
He was last seen alive as he ran into his burning house.
flaming
A group followed carrying flaming torches.
blazing
a blazing fire
alight
The rioters set several buildings alight.
ablaze
Shops, houses and vehicles were ablaze.
in flames
Half the building was in flames.
aflame
Hundreds of tightly rolled newspapers were set aflame.
fiery
People set up fiery barricades.
2 (phrase) 
Definition
ardent or eager
He was on fire, youthfully impatient.
Synonyms
ardent
an ardent opponent of the war
excited
He was so excited he could hardly speak.
inspired
eager
He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him.
enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
passionate
He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace.
fervent
a fervent admirer of her work
See fire
Seeblazing

Nearby words of
on fire

  • on credit
  • on duty
  • on edge
  • on fire
  • on form
  • on ice
  • on impulse

Synonyms of 'on fire'

on fire

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of blazing
a blazing fire
Synonyms
burning,
flashing,
flaming,
glowing,
gleaming,
on fire,
fiery,
alight,
scorching,
smouldering,
ablaze,
aflame,
afire
in the sense of eager
Definition
very keen to have or do something
He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him.
Synonyms
keen,
interested,
earnest,
intense,
enthusiastic,
passionate,
ardent,
avid,
fervent,
zealous,
fervid,
keen as mustard,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
in the sense of enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
Synonyms
keen,
earnest,
spirited,
committed,
excited,
devoted,
warm,
eager,
lively,
passionate,
vigorous,
ardent,
hearty,
exuberant,
avid,
fervent,
zealous,
ebullient,
vehement,
wholehearted,
full of beans (informal),
fervid,
keen as mustard,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
in the sense of excited
He was so excited he could hardly speak.
Synonyms
thrilled,
stirred,
stimulated,
enthusiastic,
high (informal),
moved,
wild,
aroused,
awakened,
animated,
roused,
tumultuous,
aflame
in the sense of fervent
Definition
intensely sincere and passionate
a fervent admirer of her work
Synonyms
ardent,
earnest,
enthusiastic,
fervid,
passionate,
warm,
excited,
emotional,
intense,
flaming,
eager,
animated,
fiery,
ecstatic,
devout,
heartfelt,
impassioned,
zealous,
vehement,
perfervid (literary)
in the sense of fiery
Definition
consisting of or like fire
People set up fiery barricades.
Synonyms
burning,
flaming,
glowing,
blazing,
on fire,
red-hot,
ablaze,
in flames,
aflame,
afire
in the sense of flaming
Definition
burning with flames
A group followed carrying flaming torches.
Synonyms
burning,
blazing,
fiery,
ignited,
red,
brilliant,
raging,
glowing,
red-hot,
ablaze,
in flames,
afire
in the sense of in flames
Half the building was in flames.
Synonyms
on fire,
burning,
alight,
ablaze
in the sense of passionate
Definition
capable of or revealing intense emotion
He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace.
Synonyms
emotional,
excited,
eager,
enthusiastic,
animated,
strong,
warm,
wild,
intense,
flaming,
fierce,
frenzied,
ardent,
fervent,
heartfelt,
impassioned,
zealous,
impulsive,
vehement,
impetuous,
fervid
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