catch (on) fire



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catch (on) fire

To begin to burn, usually after being touched by an existing fire. Hey, keep an eye on that pan, I don't want our dinner to catch on fire. I blew out all the candles so, don't worry, the house won't catch fire! I was sitting too close to the fireplace and my sleeve caught on fire!
See also: catch, fire

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nou-Hmong
ArlieAHR-leeEnglish
Almira (1)awl-MIR-əLiterature
ZaviaZAY-vee-ə, ZAYV-yəEnglish (Rare)
Elektra-Greek Mythology
MaximiliÁN-Slovak