英语词组set the world on fire是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiomset the world on fire(also set the world alight)(or set the Thames, heather etc on fire BrE)to be new, exciting, and surprising, and receive a lot of attention ◆ often used in the negative:Stone's latest film, although controversial, has not really set the world on fire.Maybe some day this band will produce a song that will set the heather on fire."How's the used car business going?" "Not exactly setting the world alight yet."

set the world on fire

To do wonderful or exciting things that cause a great or remarkable sensation in the world; to become extremely popular, famous, renowned, etc. Often used in the negative to indicate the opposite. 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 world on fire as a famous actress.

set the world on fire

Fig. to do exciting things that bring fame and glory. (Frequently with the negative.) I'm not very ambitious. I don't want to set the world on fire. You don't have to set the world on fire. Just do a good job.

set the world on fire

Perform an outstanding feat and win fame, as in An ambitious man, he longed to set the world on fire with his inventions. This hyperbolic expression uses set on fire in the sense of "arouse excitement in." Also see set on fire, def. 2.

not set the world on fire

not set the world alight

If someone or something does not set the world on fire or does not set the world alight, they do not cause great excitement or interest. The 29-year-old Frenchman hasn't exactly set the tennis world on fire. The series isn't setting the world alight, despite some good writing and solid performances.

not/never set the ˈworld on fire

(British English also not/never set the ˈThames on fire) (informal) never do anything exciting, unusual or wonderful: He’s good, but he’ll never set the world on fire. He’s not dynamic enough.

The Thames is the large river that runs through London.

词组	set the world on fire
释义	Idiom set the world on fire Theme: EXCITEMENT to do exciting things that bring fame and glory. (Frequently negative.) I'm not very ambitious. I don't want to set the world on fire.You don't have to set the world on fire. Just do a good job. Idiom set the world on fire(not) set the world on fire to not be very exciting or successful. The restaurant offers a decent menu, but it wouldn't set the world on fire. idiomset the world on fire(also set the world alight)(or set the Thames, heather etc on fire BrE)to be new, exciting, and surprising, and receive a lot of attention ◆ often used in the negative:Stone's latest film, although controversial, has not really set the world on fire.Maybe some day this band will produce a song that will set the heather on fire."How's the used car business going?" "Not exactly setting the world alight yet." set the world on fire To do wonderful or exciting things that cause a great or remarkable sensation in the world; to become extremely popular, famous, renowned, etc. Often used in the negative to indicate the opposite. 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 world on fire as a famous actress. set the world on fire Fig. to do exciting things that bring fame and glory. (Frequently with the negative.) I'm not very ambitious. I don't want to set the world on fire. You don't have to set the world on fire. Just do a good job. set the world on fire Perform an outstanding feat and win fame, as in An ambitious man, he longed to set the world on fire with his inventions. This hyperbolic expression uses set on fire in the sense of "arouse excitement in." Also see set on fire, def. 2. not set the world on fire or not set the world alight If someone or something does not set the world on fire or does not set the world alight, they do not cause great excitement or interest. The 29-year-old Frenchman hasn't exactly set the tennis world on fire. The series isn't setting the world alight, despite some good writing and solid performances. not/never set the ˈworld on fire (British English also not/never set the ˈThames on fire) (informal) never do anything exciting, unusual or wonderful: He’s good, but he’ll never set the world on fire. He’s not dynamic enough. The Thames is the large river that runs through London.
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