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
TopiasTO-pee-ahsFinnish
İPek-Turkish
FlannÁN-Irish
Scott[skɔt]
CynthiaSIN-thee-ə (English)English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
PerPER (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Breton