Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
like-a-house-on-fire
idiom
/laɪk ə haʊs ɒn faɪər/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that happens very quickly or intensively.
Examples
- She took to her new job like a house on fire, mastering her tasks in no time.
- The children began to play like a house on fire, filling the air with laughter and excitement.
Meaning
The expression typically refers to anything that occurs with great speed and enthusiasm, often suggesting a sudden and intense growth or activity.
Synonyms
- At breakneck speed
- Like wildfire
- In a flash
