Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set the world on fire

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.05 in modern English

Syllables: set the -world on -fire
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To do something remarkable or sensational.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Tonight We are young. So let’s set the world on fire. We can burn brighter than the sun."

Etymology

With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

sets the world on fire (present, singular) setting the world on fire (participle, present)

Synonyms

set the Thames on fire

Questions

What does set the world on fire mean?: To do something remarkable or sensational.
Where does set the world on fire come from?: With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49

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