The feathers/fur/sparks will fly In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the feathers/fur/sparks will fly", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-19 12:10

Meaning of The feathers/fur/sparks will fly

The feathers/fur/sparks will fly informal

Used to mean that an argument or a fight is going to happen.

If you talk back to her opinion, the furs will fly.

When they came across each other, I knew that the sparks would fly.

The politician has delivered a controversial speech. They bet that the feathers will fly.

Origin of The feathers/fur/sparks will fly

This term was first used in the United States in the early 19th century. The image depicts a ferocious dog or cat battle.

The Origin Cited: English Language Blog .
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to make something count
to ensure that the maximum benefit is obtained or to make something have as useful and positive an effect as possible
Example: You only get one chance, so you have to make it count.
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