Get on like a house on fire
phrase
To quickly become good friends and enjoy another’s company.
Ever since they first met at the park, the two boys have gotten on like a house on fire.
Often appears as...
- meet and get on like a house on fire
- get on like a house on fire with someone
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To quickly become good friends and enjoy another’s company.
Ever since they first met at the park, the two boys have gotten on like a house on fire.
Often appears as...
- meet and get on like a house on fire
- get on like a house on fire with someone
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Speed of Friendship
This phrase implies a very quick and strong development of friendship, similar to how fire spreads fast.
They met during orientation and now they get on like a house on fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
The phrase carries a very positive connotation, highlighting enthusiastic and harmonious relationship.
Laura and Sarah get on like a house on fire, always laughing and sharing stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Commonly used in informal conversations, not in formal or business contexts.
At the family BBQ, the cousins got on like a house on fire.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed of Friendship
This phrase implies a very quick and strong development of friendship, similar to how fire spreads fast.
They met during orientation and now they get on like a house on fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
The phrase carries a very positive connotation, highlighting enthusiastic and harmonious relationship.
Laura and Sarah get on like a house on fire, always laughing and sharing stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Commonly used in informal conversations, not in formal or business contexts.
At the family BBQ, the cousins got on like a house on fire.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed of Friendship
This phrase implies a very quick and strong development of friendship, similar to how fire spreads fast.
They met during orientation and now they get on like a house on fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
The phrase carries a very positive connotation, highlighting enthusiastic and harmonious relationship.
Laura and Sarah get on like a house on fire, always laughing and sharing stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Commonly used in informal conversations, not in formal or business contexts.
At the family BBQ, the cousins got on like a house on fire.
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