ALL meanings of on fire
on fire
O o - verb without object on fire (of a nerve cell) to discharge an electric impulse. 1
- idioms on fire between two fires, under physical or verbal attack from two or more sides simultaneously: The senator is between two fires because of his stand on the bill. 1
- idioms on fire build a fire under, Informal. to cause or urge to take action, make a decision quickly, or work faster: If somebody doesn't build a fire under that committee, it will never reach a decision. 1
- idioms on fire catch fire, Also, catch on fire. to become ignited; burn: The sofa caught fire from a lighted cigarette. to create enthusiasm: His new book did not catch fire among his followers. 1
- idioms on fire fight fire with fire, to use the same tactics as one's opponent; return like for like. 1
- idioms on fire go through fire and water, to brave any danger or endure any trial: He said he would go through fire and water to win her hand. 1
- idioms on fire hang fire, to be delayed in exploding, or fail to explode. to be undecided, postponed, or delayed: The new housing project is hanging fire because of concerted opposition. 1
- idioms on fire miss fire, to fail to explode or discharge, as a firearm. to fail to produce the desired effect; be unsuccessful: He repeated the joke, but it missed fire the second time. 1
- idioms on fire on fire, ignited; burning; afire. eager; ardent; zealous: They were on fire to prove themselves in competition. 1
- idioms on 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 on 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 on fire take fire, to become ignited; burn. to become inspired with enthusiasm or zeal: Everyone who heard him speak immediately took fire. 1
- idioms on fire under fire, under attack, especially by military forces. under censure or criticism: The school administration is under fire for its policies. 1
- adjective on fire performing well 1
- noun on fire a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame. 1
- noun on fire a burning mass of material, as on a hearth or in a furnace. 1
- noun on fire the destructive burning of a building, town, forest, etc.; conflagration. 1
- noun on fire heat used for cooking, especially the lighted burner of a stove: Put the kettle on the fire. 1
- noun on fire Greek fire. 1
- noun on fire flashing light; luminous appearance. 1
- noun on fire brilliance, as of a gem. 1
- noun on fire burning passion; excitement or enthusiasm; ardor. 1
- noun on fire liveliness of imagination. 1
- noun on fire fever or inflammation. 1
- noun on fire severe trial or trouble; ordeal. 1
- noun on fire exposure to fire as a means of torture or ordeal. 1
- noun on fire strength, as of an alcoholic beverage. 1
- noun on fire a spark or sparks. 1
- noun on fire the discharge of firearms: enemy fire. 1
- noun on fire the effect of firing military weapons: to pour fire upon the enemy. 1
- noun on fire British. a gas or electric heater used for heating a room. 1
- noun on fire Literary. a luminous object, as a star: heavenly fires. 1
- verb with object on fire to set on fire. 1
- verb with object on fire to supply with fuel; attend to the fire of: They fired the boiler. 1
- verb with object on fire to expose to the action of fire; subject to heat. 1
- verb with object on fire to apply heat to in a kiln for baking or glazing; burn. 1
- verb with object on fire to heat very slowly for the purpose of drying, as tea. 1
- verb with object on fire to inflame, as with passion; fill with ardor. 1
- verb with object on fire to inspire. 1
- verb with object on fire to light or cause to glow as if on fire. 1
- verb with object on fire to discharge (a gun). 1
- verb with object on fire to project (a bullet or the like) by or as if by discharging from a gun. 1
- verb with object on fire to subject to explosion or explosive force, as a mine. 1
- verb with object on fire to hurl; throw: to fire a stone through a window. 1
- verb with object on fire to dismiss from a job. 1
- verb with object on fire Veterinary Medicine. to apply a heated iron to (the skin) in order to create a local inflammation of the superficial structures, with the intention of favorably affecting deeper inflammatory processes. 1
- verb with object on fire to drive out or away by or as by fire. 1
- verb without object on fire to take fire; be kindled. 1
- verb without object on fire to glow as if on fire. 1
- verb without object on fire to become inflamed with passion; become excited. 1