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5 fire idioms, with pictures

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An angry man in a suit walks away from a wooden bridge over a river. Behind him the bridge is on fire, and his old office is on the other side.

What does “Burn bridges” mean?

“Burn bridges” means end a good relationship, so you can’t go back later.

Example: Be polite when you leave a job. Don’t burn bridges.

Emoji clue: fire, bridge

A nervous man in office clothes juggles three burning torches in his living room. His wife watches with her hands over her mouth.

What does “Play with fire” mean?

“Play with fire” means do something dangerous that can hurt you later.

Example: Driving without car insurance is playing with fire.

Emoji clue: juggler, fire

Two boxers face each other in a boxing ring. The gloves of both boxers are on fire, and they look ready to fight.

What does “Fight fire with fire” mean?

“Fight fire with fire” means answer an attack with the same kind of attack.

Example: The shop next door cut its prices, so we fought fire with fire.

Emoji clue: boxing glove, fire, fire

A happy saleswoman in a car showroom holds up a set of car keys. Bright cartoon flames glow around her, and her boss claps.

What does “On fire” mean?

“On fire” means doing very well, with one success after another.

Example: Maria sold ten cars this week. She’s on fire!

Emoji clue: the word on with an arrow, fire

Two neighbors shout at each other over a garden fence. A third man pours gas from a red can on a small fire between them, and the flames jump up high.

What does “Add fuel to the fire” mean?

“Add fuel to the fire” means make an angry fight or a bad problem even worse.

Example: They were already angry, and his joke added fuel to the fire.

Emoji clue: plus sign, fuel pump, fire

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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