on fire

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Synonyms: on file, on hire

Antonyms: on file, on hire

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Prepositional phrase

1. Being burned by fire.
   • If the wind picks up and the flames spread, the whole town could go on fire.
2. Overwhelmed with emotion; beside oneself.
3. Excited, enthusiastic or passionate.
4. Doing very well; achieving good results at a rapid rate.
   • That striker has scored four goals so far – he's on fire!
5. Sexually aroused.
6. Experiencing a burning-like sensation, especially "the burn" (from buildup of lactic acid)

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