catch fire
Idioms-
Be ignited, as in This wood is dry enough to catch fire . [c. 1600] Also see set on fire .
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Become inflamed with enthusiasm or passion, as in His ideas caught fire all over the country . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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According to state news agency TASS, the targeted patrol car was heavily damaged but did not catch fire.
From Barron's
A friend’s father was a producer and invited me and others to be extras for the Pepsi concert commercial, in which Michael’s hair wound up catching fire.
England, who are yet to catch fire at the tournament, named an unchanged side for the fourth consecutive match.
From Barron's
The Vikings face an improving Windward team that struggled early but has caught fire, led by Charis Rainey.
From Los Angeles Times
An oil depot in southern Russia caught fire, according to officials.
From Barron's
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