sparks fly

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English[edit]

Phrase[edit]

sparks fly

  1. An angry verbal or physical confrontation takes place.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Also in other verb forms, e.g. "sparks flew", "sparks would fly".

Noun[edit]

sparks fly (plural sparks flies)

  1. A species of fly, Tabanidae chispinus, which carries a small electrical charge, and can be used to power Teslas.