On Fire Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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on fire What does on fire mean?	to be burning, being burned with flames	The small house was on fire when the fire truck arrived.
on fire What does on fire mean?	burning, being burned with flames	The house was on fire when the fire truck arrived.
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read (someone) like an open book What does "read (someone) like an open book" mean?	to understand someone very well	The girl can read her boyfriend like an open book.

touched (in the head) What does "touched (in the head)" mean?	to be crazy	The woman is touched in the head and it is difficult to know what she will do next.
come and get it What does "come and get it" mean?	dinner is ready; dinner is on the table.	Come and get it. Dinner's ready.
let (something) go What does "let (something) go" mean?	allow something to pass, do nothing about something	Although I was angry at his remark I decided to let it go.
WAG What does "WAG" mean?	wild-ass guess
Strong as an ox What does "Strong as an ox" mean?	Someone who's exceedingly strong physically is said to be as strong as an ox.
by all appearances What does "by all appearances" mean?	apparently, according to what one sees	By all appearances the small car was the cause of the accident that killed two people.
have a lump in one's throat What does "have a lump in one's throat" mean?	to feel like there is something in your throat as if you were going to cry	The man had a lump in his throat during his daugher's graduation.
(one's) money is on (someone) What does "(one's) money is on (someone)" mean?	you think that someone will win a competition/sports event etc.	My money is on the young horse that is racing for the first time today.
Wither on the vine What does "Wither on the vine" mean?	If something withers on the vine, it fails to get the intended result, doesn't come to fruition.

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On Fire Idiom