bursting into flames
Catching fire spontaneously
Bursting into flames describes catching fire suddenly and dramatically, with flames appearing all at once rather than building gradually.
The phrase suggests violent, instantaneous combustion: The car burst into flames after the crash.
Figuratively, it can describe sudden intense emotion or conflict: The argument burst into flames when she mentioned the affair.
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- catching fireBeginning to combust
- PrometheusFire-stealing benefactor of mortals
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
epiphany · flammability · fire hazard · passion · catharsis · fury · divine wrath · rage · eruption · thermal runaway · Icarus · trial by fire · hellfire · blaze of glory · spark · oxidation · fervor · pyrolysis
bursting into flamessmoldering
Burning slowly, no flame
slow burn · smoking · simmering · glowing embers · sparking
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