on fire

phrase

1

: being consumed by fire : aflame

The house was on fire.

2

: performing exceedingly well

Bank stocks are on fire after a round of better-than-expected reports.

—MarketBeat.com

Of late, center Sami Kelleher and wing Abby Gendron have been on fire. The two have combined for 30 points over the last six games …

—Matt Williams

3

: eager, burning

He was on fire with enthusiasm.

Examples of on fire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said early on Monday that a vessel was on fire off the Omani coast in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route that Iran has sought to maintain control of since the start of the war. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 July 2026

The British Navy’s maritime monitoring agency, UKMTO, said a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz near the Omani coast was on fire after being struck by an unknown projectile—prompting the crew to abandon ship. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Michael Olise, aged 24, is another young player who set the tournament on fire and could serve the country for many years to come. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Meanwhile, just hours before, firefighters were called to a nearby property that was on fire — which was none other than Paul’s family’s home at 27 Tilton Drive in Ocean Township. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for on fire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar