set on fire

set (something) on fire

1. To begin burning something. He was caught setting the records on fire to hide the evidence from prosecutors.

2. To do wonderful or exciting things that cause a great or remarkable sensation; to be extremely popular, famous, renowned, etc. I wouldn't be too concerned with what he thinks of you. For all his money and education, he's hardly setting the world on fire, is he? As a girl, Janet dreamed of setting the stage on fire as a famous actress.

See also: fire, on, set

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

set someone on fire

Fig. to excite someone; to make someone passionate. (Based on set fire to someone or something.) Her oratory set everyone on fire. Ted's presentation didn't exactly set me on fire, but it was a good summary of the project.

See also: fire, on, set

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

set on fire

1. Also, set fire to. Cause to ignite and burn, as in The drought and high wind combined to set the woods on fire. [c. 1400]

2. Cause to become excited, as in The music set the audience on fire. Also see catch fire; set the world on fire.

See also: fire, on, set

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

set on fire

1. To cause to ignite and burn.

2. To cause to become excited: The music set the audience on fire.

See also: fire, on, set

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

hide nor hair, neither
neither hide nor hair
neither hide nor hair of someone
keep (something) dark
keep it/something dark
keep something dark
have (one's) hide
have hide
conceal
conceal (someone or something) from (someone or something)

词组	set on fire
释义	set on fire set (something) on fire 1. To begin burning something. He was caught setting the records on fire to hide the evidence from prosecutors. 2. To do wonderful or exciting things that cause a great or remarkable sensation; to be extremely popular, famous, renowned, etc. I wouldn't be too concerned with what he thinks of you. For all his money and education, he's hardly setting the world on fire, is he? As a girl, Janet dreamed of setting the stage on fire as a famous actress. See also: fire, on, set Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. set someone on fire Fig. to excite someone; to make someone passionate. (Based on set fire to someone or something.) Her oratory set everyone on fire. Ted's presentation didn't exactly set me on fire, but it was a good summary of the project. See also: fire, on, set McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. set on fire 1. Also, set fire to. Cause to ignite and burn, as in The drought and high wind combined to set the woods on fire. [c. 1400] 2. Cause to become excited, as in The music set the audience on fire. Also see catch fire; set the world on fire. See also: fire, on, set The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. set on fire 1. To cause to ignite and burn. 2. To cause to become excited: The music set the audience on fire. See also: fire, on, set American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: hide nor hair, neither neither hide nor hair neither hide nor hair of someone keep (something) dark keep it/something dark keep something dark have (one's) hide have hide conceal conceal (someone or something) from (someone or something)
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