The fat hit the fire phrase
A situation or circumstances that get frantic and disagreeable all of a sudden.
They had been arguing for half an hour, then the fat hit the fire and they charged at each other.
The number of healthcare workers had already seemed insufficient, but the fat hit the fire when the pandemic broke out.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something
Jane is a fast talker. She has sold many luxurious villas since she worked here.