catch fire (Meaning)

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catch fire (v)

start to burn or burst into flames

The dry grass in the field is highly flammable and could easily catch fire.
If you're not careful, a spark from the fireplace could catch fire to the nearby curtains.
The old barn was so dry and weathered that it seemed like it could catch fire at any moment.
The forest was tinder-dry, and any stray ember could catch fire and spread rapidly.
It's important to keep flammable materials away from heat sources to avoid them catching fire.
The oily rags left in the garage could easily catch fire if they come into contact with a heat source.
During the hot summer months, even a small cigarette butt thrown carelessly could catch fire to dry grass.
The electrical wiring in the house was faulty, posing a serious risk that it could catch fire.
It's crucial to have fire extinguishers readily available in case anything unexpected catches fire.
The kitchen towel hanging near the stove caught fire accidentally when it came into contact with a hot pan.

start to burn or burst into flames

bear fruit, go,succeed, go like clockwork, catch on, flourish,click, deliver, work out, come off

strike out, miss, bomb, flop, miss, founder, wash out, fold, wash out, founder

The dry grass in the field is highly flammable and could easily catch fire.

If you're not careful, a spark from the fireplace could catch fire to the nearby curtains.

The old barn was so dry and weathered that it seemed like it could catch fire at any moment.

The forest was tinder-dry, and any stray ember could catch fire and spread rapidly.