catch fire

/K AE1 CH F AY1 ER0/
verb
  1. 1

    To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

    syn:go up in flamesgo up in smoke
  2. 2

    To become very popular or widespread; to take off.

  3. 3

    To be inspired by passion or zeal.

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