English Dictionary

spit fire

動詞

所有格

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, fire. / To be extremely angry. / (of eyes) To flash and reveal strong emotion. / To speak with vehemence.

日本語の意味

口から火を吐く（文字通りの意味） / 激怒する / 目が輝き、強い感情を露わにする / 激しい口調で話す

When cornered, the large lizard will spit fire to deter predators.

追い詰められると、その大型のトカゲは捕食者を追い払うために火を吹く。

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spit, fire.

意味（2）

To be extremely angry.

If somebody cuts you off on the highway, don't spit fire—forget about it and arrive at your intended destination in one piece and as relaxed as possible.

意味（3）

(of eyes) To flash and reveal strong emotion.

Her pretty gray-blue eyes no longer spit fire.

意味（4）

To speak with vehemence.

It would do no good to spit fire at him. He'd only laugh, and then he'd get his own way anyway.

意味（5）

To perform with skill and energy, especially when reciting poetry or rapping.

Her motive is simple — “To spit fire into microphones that she might inspire a generation; to rekindle revolution through the power of revelation."

spits fire （ present singular third-person ）

spitting fire （ participle present ）

spat fire （ past ）

spit fire （ past ）

spat fire （ participle past ）