set the world on fire

English

Etymology

With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49

Pronunciation

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Verb

set the world on fire

1. (idiomatic) To do something sensational
   • 2011, Fun - We Are Young

     Tonight

     We are young.

     So let’s set the world on fire.

     We can burn brighter than the sun.

Translations

do something sensational

• Dutch: de wereld met verbazing slaan,
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