light the fire

Related

warmth · hearth · logs · kindling · crackle · glow · embers · smoke · fireplace · torch · blaze · cozy · winter · chimney · strike · fuel · burning · flickering

Opposites
fire state initiation vs termination

light the fireput out the fire

Eliminate active flames

metaphorical ignition (motivation/passion)

light the firepour cold water on

Actively discourage an idea

discourage · demoralize · deflate · dishearten · squelch

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