CAE. Fire
Дата публикации: Oct 05, 2016 10:5:22 AM
fire questions, insults, etc. at somebody - to ask somebody a lot of questions one after another or make a lot of comments very quickly
The room was full of journalists, all firing questions at them.
working/firing on all cylinders - (informal) using all your energy to do something; working as well as possible
a ball of fire - (informal) a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm
a baptism of fire - a difficult introduction to a new job or activity
be/come under fire - to be criticized severely for something you have done
The health minister has come under fire from all sides.
draw somebody’s fire - to make somebody direct their anger, criticism, etc. at you, so that others do not have to face it
fight fire with fire - to use similar methods in a fight or an argument to those your opponent is using
get on like a house on fire (British English) (North American English get along like a house on fire) - (informal) (of people) to become friends quickly and have a very friendly relationship
hang/hold fire - to delay or be delayed in taking action
The project had hung fire for several years for lack of funds.
have several, etc. irons in the fire - to be involved in several activities or areas of business at the same time, hoping that at least one will be successful
(there is) no smoke without fire (British English) (North American English where there’s smoke, there’s fire) - (saying) if something bad is being said about somebody/something, it usually has some truth in it
on fire - giving you a painful burning feeling
He couldn't breathe. His chest was on fire.
out of the frying pan into the fire - (saying) from a bad situation to one that is worse
play with fire - to act in a way that is not sensible and take dangerous risks
set the world on fire (British English also set the world alight) - (informal) (usually used in negative sentences) to be very successful and gain the admiration of other people
He's never going to set the world on fire with his paintings.