set on fire

To make something start burning.

• They set the paper on fire.
• Someone set the empty building on fire last night.
• A fallen candle could set the curtains on fire.

How to use it: set someone/something on fire (A spark set the dry grass on fire.)

Similar words: ignite, set alight

Common phrases: set something on fire, set wood on fire

To make someone feel very strong love, excitement, or desire.

• Your smile sets my heart on fire.
• The speech set their imaginations on fire.
• His music set the crowd on fire.

How to use it: set someone/something on fire (Her performance set the audience on fire.)

Similar words: excite, inspire, inflame

Common phrases: set hearts on fire, set someone on fire