on fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase

Being burned by fire.
Overwhelmed with emotion; beside oneself.
Excited, enthusiastic or passionate.
Doing very well; achieving good results at a rapid rate.
Sexually aroused.
Experiencing a burning-like sensation, especially "the burn" (from buildup of lactic acid)

En-au-on fire.ogg

on fire

From Middle English on fier, on fijre, on fire, on fyire, on fyre.

afire aflame alight burning flaming in flames go up in smoke on a roll on a tear

get on like a house on fire I wouldn't piss on someone if they were on fire

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