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set the world on fire en · VERB

Pronunciation

(Australia) audio

Etymology

With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49

Meanings

(idiomatic, informal) To do something remarkable or sensational.
- Tonight We are young. So let’s set the world on fire. We can burn brighter than the sun. 2011, Fun, “We Are Young”:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
setting the world on fire	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
set the world on fire	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
set the world on fire	Tense=Past		lexicographic
sets the world on fire	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic

Synonyms

set the Thames on fire

Translations (1)

nl de wereld met verbazing slaan (do something sensational)