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take fire en · VERB

Meanings

1. (dated) To catch fire; to begin to burn.
2. (figuratively) To become excited or enthused about something.
3. (idiomatic) To be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.
   • She took heavy fire from all quarters.
   • The unit was taking fire from the guerrillas.

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Synonyms

catch fire · conflagrate · light · go up in flames · ignite · catch on fire · combust · go up in flames · spunk · take fire · go up in smoke · fire