caught fire

Betekenis (Engels)

simple past and past participle of catch fire

catch fire

1. (idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
2. (figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off.
3. (figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.

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His car caught fire and he suffered burns .

When the carpet and the curtains caught fire , it was getting warm .