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catch fire

verb

  1. To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

    Similar: go up in flames, go up in smoke

  2. To become very popular or widespread; to take off.

  3. To be inspired by passion or zeal.

Synonymsgo up in flames, go up in smoke

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