Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-catch-fire
Phrase
/tuː kæʧ faɪər/
Definition
to begin burning; to ignite.
Examples
- The dry leaves are likely to catch fire if they are exposed to a spark.
- Once the idea took off, it really caught fire in the public’s imagination.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to catch fire’ means that something has started to burn or become inflamed. It can be used literally, referring to physical objects that ignite, or metaphorically, to describe situations that become very popular or successful quickly.
Synonyms
- ignite
- flare up
- light up
