Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing fire, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
put out fires
CEFR B1to deal with urgent problems instead of doing planned work
Informal
get on like a house on fire
CEFR B2To get along extremely well and quickly become close.
Informal
the fat is in the fire
CEFR C1something has happened that is likely to cause trouble
Informal