English Explanatory Dictionary

in flames

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In a dramatically wrecked state.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, flames: for example, on fire, aflame.

Word forms

in flames

Related words

go down in flames go up in flames go up in smoke
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