adjective
lighted up by or as by fire or flame (Freq. 1)
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forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning
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even the car's tires were aflame
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a night aflare with fireworks
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candles alight on the tables
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houses on fire
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on fire
1. In a state of fiery combustion
2. In a lively or excited state (informal)
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Main Entry: ↑fire
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on fire phrase
burning
The building was still on fire three hours later.
Main entry: fire
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■ in a state of excitement
Wright is now on fire with confidence
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on fire
1 : in the process of burning
The house was on fire.
He was on fire with enthusiasm.
young lovers with their hearts on fire
3 : very successful
The team has been on fire, winning 10 of its last 11 games.
— see also set the world on fire at ↑world, 1
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Main Entry: ↑fire
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on ˈfire idiom
giving you a painful burning feeling
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He couldn't breathe. His chest was on fire.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.