on fire

Idioms  

1. see set on fire; set the world on fire.

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Example Sentences

It will focus on fire risk, especially in buildings under renovation where bamboo or wooden scaffolding, as well as non‑flame‑retardant safety nets are in use.

From The Wall Street Journal

He and his wife had left the park and were travelling to see a relative on 5 August when he got a call to say his home was on fire.

From BBC

Other chaparral plants do not rely on fire but instead simply tolerate it.

From Los Angeles Times

A major incident has been declared as fireworks and gas cylinders are believed to be inside a warehouse on fire in west London.

From BBC

“Your structure may catch on fire,” Smith said.

From Los Angeles Times