catch fire
Be ignited, as in This wood is dry enough to catch fire. [c. 1600] Also see set on fire.
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How to use catch fire in a sentence
Phone lines would catch fire from the velocity and ferocity of his words.
David Garth, the Consultant Who Talked Up to Voters | Jeff Greenfield | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHalt and catch fire seems like it could be that sort of series: virtuous but minor.
‘Halt and Catch Fire’ and AMC’s Push to Reset Dramas | Andrew Romano | May 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe other speaker who Batur thinks could catch fire with the kids at CPAC is Ted Cruz.
A Divided Conservative Movement Tries To Come Together For CPAC | Patricia Murphy | March 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn a nation, sadly, with so many shootings, why did this one catch fire?
The Only Non-White Juror in the George Zimmerman Trial | Lisa Bloom | February 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut then, when he shifted gears to attack mode, he started to catch fire.
In pushing splinters under his toenails, the lamp was upset, kerosene was spilled over his feet to catch fire.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyGreen and wet as these are, they at once catch fire and flame up like kindling-wood.
The Land of Fire | Mayne ReidNancy felt that if she went on flushing any more her hair would catch fire.
The Devourers | Annie Vivanti ChartresOnce catch fire, big flame run through forest, burn miles and miles.
Condemned as a Nihilist | George Alfred HentyAll at once I saw sparks flying out of the tree, which proved that it was beginning to catch fire inside.
The Backwoodsman | Various
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