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10 Fire Idioms and What They Mean<\/h1>\n

Fire idioms are strong expressions used to talk about danger, energy, anger, or spreading news. These phrases make language more exciting and help us explain different feelings and actions. Here are 10 fire idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.<\/p>\n

Play with fire<\/h2>\n

To take a dangerous risk.<\/p>\n

If you skip school, you\u2019re playing with fire<\/b>.<\/div>\n
He\u2019s playing with fire<\/b> by driving so fast.<\/div>\n

Spread like wildfire<\/h2>\n

To spread very quickly.<\/p>\n

The news spread like wildfire<\/b> through the school.<\/div>\n
Her video spread like wildfire<\/b> online.<\/div>\n

Add fuel to the fire<\/h2>\n

To make a bad situation worse.<\/p>\n

Yelling at him only added fuel to the fire<\/b>.<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t add fuel to the fire<\/b>\u2014stay calm.<\/div>\n

Fight fire with fire<\/h2>\n

To respond with the same strong or aggressive actions.<\/p>\n

The team fought fire with fire<\/b> and played harder.<\/div>\n
He fought fire with fire<\/b> in the argument.<\/div>\n

In the line of fire<\/h2>\n

In danger or being blamed.<\/p>\n

The teacher was in the line of fire<\/b> when parents complained.<\/div>\n
She stood in the line of fire<\/b> to protect her friend.<\/div>\n

Get fired up<\/h2>\n

To become excited or very angry.<\/p>\n

He got fired up<\/b> before the big game.<\/div>\n
She gets fired up<\/b> when people are unfair.<\/div>\n

Under fire<\/h2>\n

Being criticized or attacked.<\/p>\n

The company is under fire<\/b> for its prices.<\/div>\n
The coach was under fire<\/b> after losing the game.<\/div>\n

Light a fire under someone<\/h2>\n

To make someone act or work faster.<\/p>\n

The teacher\u2019s words lit a fire under him<\/b>, and he started studying.<\/div>\n
I need to light a fire under<\/b> myself and get this done!<\/div>\n

No smoke without fire<\/h2>\n

If people are talking about something, there may be truth in it.<\/p>\n

People are gossiping\u2014there\u2019s no smoke without fire<\/b>.<\/div>\n
He says it\u2019s not true, but there\u2019s no smoke without fire<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Burned out<\/h2>\n

To be very tired, usually from too much work.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s burned out<\/b> from studying every night.<\/div>\n
He looked burned out<\/b> after working all weekend.<\/div>\n
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