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Idiom: Catch Fire

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To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

To become very popular or widespread; to take off.

To be inspired by passion or zeal.

Example Sentences

1
The dry leaves on the ground can easily catch fire.
2
He accidentally dropped his lit cigarette, causing the carpet to catch fire.
3
The gas leak in the kitchen caused the stove to catch fire.
4
The strong winds caused the embers to catch fire and spread rapidly.
5
The fireworks display went wrong, causing a tent to catch fire.

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