ALL meanings of hang fire
hang fire
H h - idioms hang fire on fire, ignited; burning; afire. eager; ardent; zealous: They were on fire to prove themselves in competition. 1
- idioms hang fire play with fire, to trifle with a serious or dangerous matter: He didn't realize that insulting the border guards was playing with fire. 1
- idioms hang fire set fire to, to cause to burn; ignite. to excite; arouse; inflame: The painting set fire to the composer's imagination. Also, set on fire. 1
- idioms hang fire take fire, to become ignited; burn. to become inspired with enthusiasm or zeal: Everyone who heard him speak immediately took fire. 1
- idioms hang fire under fire, under attack, especially by military forces. under censure or criticism: The school administration is under fire for its policies. 1
- noun hang fire (firearms) the situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after. 0
- verb hang fire (of a firearm) To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled. 0
- verb hang fire (figuratively) To wait or hold back. 0
- phrase hang fire If you hang fire, you delay making a decision about something. 0
- noun hang fire to delay firing 0
- noun hang fire to delay or be delayed 0
- noun hang fire to be delayed 0
- noun hang fire to procrastinate 0
- noun hang fire to be slow in firing 0
- noun hang fire to be slow in doing something 0
- noun hang fire to be unsettled or undecided 0