On fire
adjective
Literally burning, ignited on fire.
The house is on fire!
Often appears as...
- house on fire
- car on fire
adjective
Figuratively, very passionate or excited.
She is on fire about her new book.
Often appears as...
- she's on fire
- he's on fire
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
adjective
Performing exceptionally well.
Our team is on fire tonight.
Often appears as...
- team on fire
- he's on fire
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
adjective
Literally burning, ignited on fire.
The house is on fire!
Often appears as...
- house on fire
- car on fire
adjective
Figuratively, very passionate or excited.
She is on fire about her new book.
Often appears as...
- she's on fire
- he's on fire
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
adjective
Performing exceptionally well.
Our team is on fire tonight.
Often appears as...
- team on fire
- he's on fire
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
Used when an immediate response is required to a dangerous situation.
Call 911, the car is on fire!
Pro Tip 2/3Alarm
Indicates a serious, often destructive incident, prompting quick action.
We need to evacuate; the building on fire!
Pro Tip 3/3Observation
Describes the visual experience of seeing flames engulfing something.
I looked outside and saw the field was on fire.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
Used when an immediate response is required to a dangerous situation.
Call 911, the car is on fire!
Pro Tip 2/3Alarm
Indicates a serious, often destructive incident, prompting quick action.
We need to evacuate; the building on fire!
Pro Tip 3/3Observation
Describes the visual experience of seeing flames engulfing something.
I looked outside and saw the field was on fire.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
Used when an immediate response is required to a dangerous situation.
Call 911, the car is on fire!
Pro Tip 2/3Alarm
Indicates a serious, often destructive incident, prompting quick action.
We need to evacuate; the building on fire!
Pro Tip 3/3Observation
Describes the visual experience of seeing flames engulfing something.
I looked outside and saw the field was on fire.
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