on fire

/ɑn ˈfaɪər/
/ɒn faɪə/
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Definitions of on fire
  1. adjective
    lighted up by or as by fire or flame
    “houses on fire”
    synonyms: ablaze, afire, aflame, aflare, alight
    lighted, lit
    set afire or burning
Pronunciation
US
/ɑn ˈfaɪər/
UK
/ɒn faɪə/
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