on fire

phrase

Synonyms of on firenext
1
: being consumed by fire : aflame
The house was on fire.
2
: performing exceedingly well
Bank stocks are on fire after a round of better-than-expected reports.—MarketBeat.com
Of late, center Sami Kelleher and wing Abby Gendron have been on fire. The two have combined for 30 points over the last six games …—Matt Williams
3
: eager, burning
He was on fire with enthusiasm.

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Costello, a 6-10 freshman wing, was on fire in the opener, making 5-of-9 3s. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Ali was about to set the animal on fire before Hotch intervened. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 But the must-see band, currently on fire, were simply outshone. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The military released a video showing the strike and the vessel on fire. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on fire

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