Sparks

make the sparks fly

1. To cause disruption, confusion, or turmoil. The CEO's resignation made the sparks fly in the media about the tech giant's future. My mom will make the sparks fly if she finds out we took her car without asking.

2. To do or attempt something with great energy, enthusiasm, and skill. The team's quarterback really made the sparks fly on Sunday, making over 30 completed passes for four touchdowns and running for a total of 250 yards all by himself.

spark off

1. Literally, to ignite or set fire to something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "off." He sparked off the fireworks, then ran behind the car for cover. Police arrested the man on suspicion of sparking the forest fire off.

2. To cause something to happen or begin; to set something into motion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "off." The question sparked off a two-hour debate about the ethics of modifying genetic code before birth. The killing sparked a series of riots off across the country, which gathered momentum into a full-blown revolution.

spark up

1. To begin or initiate something, especially a conversation, argument, or . A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "up." I sparked up a conversation with the man sitting next to me, and it turned out that he had gone to high school with my college roommate. What are the odds? The president's actions have been sparking up debates and arguments around the country about its ethics.

2. To ignite a tobacco product in order to smoke it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "up." If you absolutely have to spark up after dinner, please go do it outside. I'll always remember my father sitting in his great big armchair sparking cigars up as he watched television into the night.

sparks fly

1. There is a lot of animosity, arguing, or angry tension (between two people). The two managers have drastically different ideas of how the business should be run, so sparks fly whenever they are in a meeting together.

2. There is a lot of romantic and sexual chemistry (between two people). Sparks flew when I first met my husband. We just had a natural connection that has survived to this day.

See also: fly, Sparks

strike sparks off each other

To prompt or inspire intense, exciting, or creative energy and ideas while working on something together. While the writing is mediocre at best, the film is saved by the two lead performances, who strike sparks off each other in every scene they share. We had a lot of talent in the room, but we just didn't strike any sparks off each other, so we scrapped the writing project for the time being.

See also: each, off, other, Sparks, strike

strike sparks off one another

To prompt or inspire intense, exciting, or creative energy and ideas while working on something together. While the writing is mediocre at best, the film is saved by the two lead performances, who strike sparks off one another in every scene they share. We had a lot of talent in the room, but we just didn't strike any sparks off one another, so we scrapped the writing project for the time being.

See also: another, off, one, Sparks, strike

the feathers fly

There is an argument. When the feathers fly, I'm making myself scarce—there's no way I'm getting roped into a fight between those two. You can be sure that the feathers will fly if the president vetoes the bill that both sides of congress worked so hard to pass.

the sparks fly

There is an argument. When the sparks fly, I'm making myself scarce—there's no way I'm getting roped into a fight between those two. You can be sure that the sparks will fly if the president vetoes the bill that both sides of congress worked so hard to pass.

See also: fly, Sparks

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

spark something off

1. Lit. to ignite something flammable or explosive. The lightning sparked afire off. The match sparked off a raging inferno.

2. Fig. to cause or start some violent or energetic activity. We were afraid there would be a riot and the speaker nearly sparked it off. The speaker sparked off quite a discussion.

make the sparks fly

Start a fight or argument, as in If Mary finds out he went to the races without her, that will make the sparks fly. In this idiom, the small particles of a fire called sparks are transferred to an inflammatory situation. [Early 1900s]

sparks fly

1. If sparks fly between two people, they get angry with each other and argue. They are not afraid to tackle the issues or let the sparks fly when necessary. Tempers flare and sparks fly with great ferocity as the couple argue.

2. If sparks fly between two people, they are very excited by or interested in each other, often in a sexual way. Whenever these two actors are on screen, sparks fly.

See also: fly, Sparks

strike sparks off each other

mainly BRITISH

If people who are trying to achieve something together strike sparks off each other, they react to each other in a very exciting or creative way. They have that creative partnership where they just strike sparks off each other.

See also: each, off, other, Sparks, strike

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

sparks fly

a discussion becomes heated or lively.

See also: fly, Sparks

strike sparks off each other (or one another)

(of two or more people) creatively inspire each other while working on something.

See also: each, off, other, Sparks, strike

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the ˌfeathers/ˌfur/ˌsparks will ˈfly

(informal) there will be anger, annoyance, etc: The fur will really fly when she tells him he can’t go out tonight.

See also: feather, fly, fur, Sparks, will

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

spark off

1. To ignite some fire: Forest rangers think that a cigarette sparked off the blaze. After the fire was extinguished, investigators tried to determine what sparked it off.

2. To set something in motion; trigger something: The assassination sparked off a revolution. Historians disagree about what sparked the riot off.

spark up

1. To initiate some conversation, friendship, or debate: On the train, I sparked up a conversation with the person next to me. The trial sparked a debate up over free speech.

2. To light some cigarette, cigar, or similar product: He lit a match and sparked up his pipe. She took a cigar from the case and sparked it up. The smokers went outside to spark up.

词组	Sparks
释义	Sparks make the sparks fly 1. To cause disruption, confusion, or turmoil. The CEO's resignation made the sparks fly in the media about the tech giant's future. My mom will make the sparks fly if she finds out we took her car without asking. 2. To do or attempt something with great energy, enthusiasm, and skill. The team's quarterback really made the sparks fly on Sunday, making over 30 completed passes for four touchdowns and running for a total of 250 yards all by himself. See also: fly, make, Sparks spark off 1. Literally, to ignite or set fire to something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "off." He sparked off the fireworks, then ran behind the car for cover. Police arrested the man on suspicion of sparking the forest fire off. 2. To cause something to happen or begin; to set something into motion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "off." The question sparked off a two-hour debate about the ethics of modifying genetic code before birth. The killing sparked a series of riots off across the country, which gathered momentum into a full-blown revolution. See also: off, spark spark up 1. To begin or initiate something, especially a conversation, argument, or . A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "up." I sparked up a conversation with the man sitting next to me, and it turned out that he had gone to high school with my college roommate. What are the odds? The president's actions have been sparking up debates and arguments around the country about its ethics. 2. To ignite a tobacco product in order to smoke it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "up." If you absolutely have to spark up after dinner, please go do it outside. I'll always remember my father sitting in his great big armchair sparking cigars up as he watched television into the night. See also: spark, up sparks fly 1. There is a lot of animosity, arguing, or angry tension (between two people). The two managers have drastically different ideas of how the business should be run, so sparks fly whenever they are in a meeting together. 2. There is a lot of romantic and sexual chemistry (between two people). Sparks flew when I first met my husband. We just had a natural connection that has survived to this day. See also: fly, Sparks strike sparks off each other To prompt or inspire intense, exciting, or creative energy and ideas while working on something together. While the writing is mediocre at best, the film is saved by the two lead performances, who strike sparks off each other in every scene they share. We had a lot of talent in the room, but we just didn't strike any sparks off each other, so we scrapped the writing project for the time being. See also: each, off, other, Sparks, strike strike sparks off one another To prompt or inspire intense, exciting, or creative energy and ideas while working on something together. While the writing is mediocre at best, the film is saved by the two lead performances, who strike sparks off one another in every scene they share. We had a lot of talent in the room, but we just didn't strike any sparks off one another, so we scrapped the writing project for the time being. See also: another, off, one, Sparks, strike the feathers fly There is an argument. When the feathers fly, I'm making myself scarce—there's no way I'm getting roped into a fight between those two. You can be sure that the feathers will fly if the president vetoes the bill that both sides of congress worked so hard to pass. See also: feather, fly the sparks fly There is an argument. When the sparks fly, I'm making myself scarce—there's no way I'm getting roped into a fight between those two. You can be sure that the sparks will fly if the president vetoes the bill that both sides of congress worked so hard to pass. See also: fly, Sparks Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. spark something off 1. Lit. to ignite something flammable or explosive. The lightning sparked afire off. The match sparked off a raging inferno. 2. Fig. to cause or start some violent or energetic activity. We were afraid there would be a riot and the speaker nearly sparked it off. The speaker sparked off quite a discussion. See also: off, spark McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. make the sparks fly Start a fight or argument, as in If Mary finds out he went to the races without her, that will make the sparks fly. In this idiom, the small particles of a fire called sparks are transferred to an inflammatory situation. [Early 1900s] See also: fly, make, Sparks The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. sparks fly 1. If sparks fly between two people, they get angry with each other and argue. They are not afraid to tackle the issues or let the sparks fly when necessary. Tempers flare and sparks fly with great ferocity as the couple argue. 2. If sparks fly between two people, they are very excited by or interested in each other, often in a sexual way. Whenever these two actors are on screen, sparks fly. See also: fly, Sparks strike sparks off each other mainly BRITISH If people who are trying to achieve something together strike sparks off each other, they react to each other in a very exciting or creative way. They have that creative partnership where they just strike sparks off each other. See also: each, off, other, Sparks, strike Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. sparks fly a discussion becomes heated or lively. See also: fly, Sparks strike sparks off each other (or one another) (of two or more people) creatively inspire each other while working on something. See also: each, off, other, Sparks, strike Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the ˌfeathers/ˌfur/ˌsparks will ˈfly (informal) there will be anger, annoyance, etc: The fur will really fly when she tells him he can’t go out tonight. See also: feather, fly, fur, Sparks, will Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary spark off v. 1. To ignite some fire: Forest rangers think that a cigarette sparked off the blaze. After the fire was extinguished, investigators tried to determine what sparked it off. 2. To set something in motion; trigger something: The assassination sparked off a revolution. Historians disagree about what sparked the riot off. See also: off, spark spark up v. 1. To initiate some conversation, friendship, or debate: On the train, I sparked up a conversation with the person next to me. The trial sparked a debate up over free speech. 2. To light some cigarette, cigar, or similar product: He lit a match and sparked up his pipe. She took a cigar from the case and sparked it up. The smokers went outside to spark up. See also: spark, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: make the sparks fly make the feathers fly make the feathers/fur fly, to make the fur fly make the dust fly to a person that's all for that's all for (someone or something) desert a sinking ship deserting/leaving a sinking ship References in periodicals archive Sparks wants to travel back in time and vilify those who promote diversity and tolerance of all people regardless of their sexual orientation and race,'' said Douglas H. Ex-head of school founded by Sparks sues New Job: In her new role, Arzoumanian reports to the chief operations officer for Sparks Health System, which includes Sparks Regional Medical Center, Sparks Clinic, Sparks Home Health, Sparks PremierCare physician-hospital organization and the Marvin Altman Fitness Center. Super mover Problems first arose when Sparks complained of knee pain on the first part of the obstacle course, and producers instructed him to stop his run. Wipeout contestant Tom Sparks dies Sparks, who had asked for the art's return with no questions asked, declined to identify the woman. Artist finds out what happened to stolen works All that's needed to release that pent-up energy, says meteorologist Imy, is a single fiery spark. Wall of fire! In 2012, Sparks helped lead a young but disciplined Wachusett side on a dark-horse trip to the Central Mass. Sparks backs Wachusett's 'D' SCPC accreditation also means that Sparks is equipped to monitor patients sufficiently so that they are neither needlessly admitted to the hospital nor sent home too quickly. Sparks health system recognized as accredited chest pain center The scientists used an electric-field antenna to monitor bursts of electromagnetic radiation from the sample, such as might accompany sparks or lightning. The shocking surface of Io In March, Sparks said it was considering selling to Jackson Hospital Affiliates because of the sluggish economy. Sparks Health System withdraws offer to sell She leaves two sons, Clayton Sparks and his wife Maria and Earl Sparks of West Brookfield; one daughter, Sallie Gabiga and her husband Bishop of Easley, SC; one sister, Marguerite Ducharme of West Warren; five grandchildren, Cortney Gabiga, Hilary Gabiga, Lauren Sparks, Andrew Sparks and Michael Sparks and several nieces and nephews. Jane M. Sparks, 76 The "fish" Kelley sought to catch on film was the formation of a high-voltage bolt of electricity as it sparked the gap between two electrodes. Flashback photography: scientists are snapping pictures of events already past Sparks Health System in Fort Smith said its plans for a joint venture with Triad Hospitals Inc. Sparks and Triad call off joint venture It poses a significant threat in the chemical industry, where filling or emptying containers of various types and sizes can lead to sparks and the possible ignition of flammable vapors. Plastic shocks and visible sparks
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