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sets the world on fire

sets the world on fire is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set the world on fire.

Meaning of set the world on fire

Verb

set the world on fire (third-person singular simple present sets the world on fire, present participle setting the world on fire, simple past and past participle set the world on fire)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To do something remarkable or sensational.
    • Tonight
      We are young.
      So let’s set the world on fire.
      We can burn brighter than the sun.2011, Fun, “We Are Young”

Questions about sets the world on fire

What is sets the world on fire the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sets the world on fire is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set the world on fire.

Words near sets the world on fire in the dictionary

  1. sets the stage
  2. sets the table
  3. sets the Thames on fire
  4. sets the tone
  5. sets the wheels in motion
  6. sets the world on fire
  7. sets the world to rights
  8. sets to
  9. sets to work
  10. sets together by the ears
  11. sets up

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