set the world on fire
English
Etymology
With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49
Pronunciation
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Verb
set the world on fire (third-person singular simple present sets the world on fire, present participle setting the world on fire, simple past and past participle set the world on fire)
- (idiomatic) To do something sensational.
- 2011, Fun (lyrics and music), “We Are Young”:
- Tonight
We are young.
So let’s set the world on fire.
We can burn brighter than the sun.
- Synonym: set the Thames on fire
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Translations
do something sensational
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