ball of fire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ball of fire
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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He has also pledged to clean up politics and hinted at legal reforms, promising to take to the task "like a ball of fire".
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023
“It was a ball of fire, 30 or 40 feet high, never seen anything like it,” said Guenther.
From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2023
The team exited the locker rooms in the second half like a ball of fire.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023
“There is literally a ball of fire inside of her,” said Juvonen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2023
Conor’s stomach contracted to a ball of fire, like a little sun burning him up from the inside, but before he could react, Lily did.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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