set the world on fire

set the world on fire

To create a sensation, have spectacular success

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set the world on fire informal phrase

to do something that creates a lot of interest or excitement

She’s good, but she’s not going to set the world on fire.

Thesaurus: to make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressed_synonym

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set the world (or Brit. the Thames) on fire

do something remarkable or sensational

the film hasn't exactly set the world on fire

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set the world on fire (also chiefly Brit set the world alight)

informal : to be very successful and attract a lot of attention

The company is doing all right, but they haven't exactly set the world on fire.

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set the ˈworld on fire idiom

(BrE also set the ˈworld alight) (informal) (usually used in negative sentences) to be very successful and gain the admiration of other people

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He's never going to set the world on fire with his paintings.

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