the sparks 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.
See also:
  • be at a disadvantage
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • at a disadvantage
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be in it for
  • be more than (something)
  • be more than glad, ready, etc.
  • away from it all
  • be out of (one's) head
References in classic literature
Sure as I'm a livin' man born to trouble as the sparks fly upward, just as sure am I that it makes 'm happy to do tricks for me .
Michael Brother of Jerry
You're born to trouble as the sparks fly upward, an' I'm afraid you allers will be till you learn to bridle your unruly tongue."
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm
He took the lighted pipe that was offered to him, gripped it in his fist, and tapped it on the floor, making the sparks fly, while he continued to shout.
War and Peace
And now we are by the smithy, where the fire is blazing, and where the half-naked men are banging with their hammers till the sparks fly about.
Andersens Fairy Tales
And there is no doubt that we are born to trouble as the sparks fly upward.
Annes House of Dreams
this world is only a probation, and man was born to trouble as the sparks fly upward.
Three Men In A Boat
But it's to trouble he'll come with Wolf Larsen, as the sparks fly upward.
The Sea Wolf
Let The Sparks Fly, by Andy Newman of Wellesbourne, was taken Liberty Pressing Solutions in Coventry and has now been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Shortlisted snap captures spirit of UK innovation
The sparks fly in Coronation Street as Rita Sullivan - played by Barbara Knox - and Dennis Tanner - Philip Lowrie - prepare to tie the knot.
A nice day for a fight wedding
"The sparks fly at home if the nice Brad fails to see that he's wrong and reacts in a defiant way," the New York Daily News quoted Jolie as saying.
Jolie tears off Pitt's shirt when she's mad at him
He is a player who can really make the sparks fly and Ruddock said: "We wanted to make a statement about our ambition as a club.
Rugby Union: Warriors ready to conquer
The show throws together strangers as housemates and lets viewers watch the sparks fly. The African variety features a dozen young people from all across the continent.
Reality TV's new continent
In this series, watch the sparks fly as Mia makes plans to spend time alone with Finn, who has to face his responsibilities when his daughters turn up on his doorstep.
Culture: TV Choice: Cutting It BBC One, 9pm
Some of us like to watch the sparks fly with our slippers on enjoying the warm glow.
Music review
SUEDE: Electricity (Nude) - Open the windows, whack this on full blast and watch the sparks fly. Rock is in this summer.
Singles of the Week