Spread like wildfire

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verb phase

To quickly spread or become popular.

The news of the celebrity couple's divorce spread like wildfire.
Visual representation of "spread like wildfire" - To quickly spread or become popular

Often appears as...

  • rumors spread like wildfire
  • news spread like wildfire

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Idiomatic

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Figurative Use

It's not about actual fire, but about fast transmission of information or trends.

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When he announced his retirement, it spread like wildfire across the internet.
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Negative News

Often used for controversial or shocking updates that grab people's attention.

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The scandal spread like wildfire through the high school.
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Emotionally Charged

Can carry a sense of urgency or excitement related to the shared information.

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The rumor of the bonus spread like wildfire among employees.
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