catch fire
Meaning
- (idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
- (figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off.
- (figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.
Synonyms
take fire
be on fire
be in flames
be kindled
begin to burn
begin to blaze up
set fire to
be burned
catch fire from
be ignited
Translations
prendere fuoco
ontvlammen
s’allumer
encenderse s’enflammer
sich entzünden
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