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like a house afire

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like a house afire

Very quickly or rapidly and with great force or intensity. Out of nowhere, this crazed bull started charging at us like a house afire! John hit the acceleration and started careening down the road like a house afire. I can't wait for you to meet Mark. I just know the two of you will get on like a house afire!

See also: afire, house, like

like a house afire

see under get along, def. 1.

See also: afire, house, like