go up in flames Antonyms

Meaning of go up in flames

go up in flames

to be built or erected, to be destroyed by or as if by burning, to become confused, to attend a university, burn

go up in flames Sentence Examples

  1. The inferno engulfed the house, sending it up in flames.
  2. The city was reduced to ashes as the flames went up all around.
  3. The abandoned car went up in flames after a reckless collision.
  4. The tinderbox collection of newspapers went up in flames in a matter of seconds.
  5. The warehouse full of flammable chemicals exploded, sending debris and flames up into the night sky.
  6. The dry forest spread flames rapidly, consuming acres of land.
  7. The fireworks spiraled up in flames before exploding with a deafening roar.
  8. The angry mob set the police car up in flames in a riot of protest.
  9. The lightning strike sent flames up the tree trunk, leaving it charred and smoldering.
  10. The arsonist's motive was to watch the world go up in flames.

FAQs About the word go up in flames

to be built or erected, to be destroyed by or as if by burning, to become confused, to attend a university, burn

flame,glow, burn, blaze, gleam, flicker, shine, light (up),fire, combust

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The inferno engulfed the house, sending it up in flames.

The city was reduced to ashes as the flames went up all around.

The abandoned car went up in flames after a reckless collision.

The tinderbox collection of newspapers went up in flames in a matter of seconds.