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set on fire (third-person singular simple present sets on fire, present participle setting on fire, simple past and past participle set on fire)

  1. (transitive) To cause to begin to burn.
    Synonyms: set afire, set alight, set fire to, set ablaze, set aflame; see also Thesaurus:kindle
    • 1941 [1938], Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus, Eddie Seiler (lyrics and music), “I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire” (0:05 from the start), performed by The Ink Spots, Decca:
      I don't want to set the world on fire / I just want to start a flame in your heart
  2. (figuratively, transitive) To arouse passionate feelings in.
    Synonyms: inflame, ignite, inspire, excite, rouse; see also Thesaurus:thrill
    You set my heart on fire.

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