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catch fire
Verb
idiomatic
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
物が燃え始める、炎上する / 急速に流行する、人気が爆発する / 情熱や熱意に駆られ活気づく
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust. / (figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off. / (figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.
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catch fire
If the faulty wiring short-circuits, the curtains could catch fire before anyone notices.
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If the faulty wiring short-circuits, the curtains could catch fire before anyone notices.
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