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
AlİYe-Turkish
Berenicebər-NEES (English), ber-ə-NEE-see (English), be-re-NEE-che (Italian)English, Italian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
LexineLEKS-eenEnglish
Babur['ba:bʊə]
MoisÉSmoi-SES (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Waramunt-Ancient Germanic