Light (one's) fire In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "light (one's) fire", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-05 07:04

Meaning of Light (one's) fire

Synonyms:

give (one) the horn

Light (one's) fire phrase

To make someone feel sexually excited.

 

The music videos with scantily-clad dancers really light my fire!

The way he runs his fingers through my hair lights my fire.

Stop walking around naked, babe! You're lighting my fire!

Other phrases about:

float (one's) boat

To make someone feel excited, happy or interested
 

drive (someone) wild

1. To make someone extremely excited.
2. To excite, arouse someone.

give somebody a bang

To delight and excite someone

fighting talk

To say that you're ready to fight for something.

get (one's) juices flowing

1. To get inspired to become more creative, productive, or energetic; ​to make somebody have such a feeling.
2. To excite someone.

Grammar and Usage of Light (one's) fire

Verb Forms

  • lighted (one's) fire
  • lighting (one's) fire

The verb "light" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Light (one's) fire

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

Example:

Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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