English Explanatory Dictionary

set the world on fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To do something remarkable or sensational.

Pronunciation

En-au-set the world on fire.ogg

Word forms

set the world on fire sets the world on fire setting the world on fire

Etymology

With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49

Synonyms

set the Thames on fire
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