set the world on fire

phrase

informal

: to be very successful and attract a lot of attention

The company is doing all right, but they haven't exactly set the world on fire.

Examples of set the world on fire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Maryland quarterback Malik Washington beat out former UCLA backup quarterback Justyn Martin for the starting job and has set the world on fire (10 touchdowns and two interceptions across six games). — Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 17 Oct. 2025

Aatu Räty Coming off an injury late in the 2024-25 campaign, Räty didn’t exactly set the world on fire at training camp or in the preseason. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

The news of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s engagement to superstar Taylor Swift set the world on fire. — Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025

Although the start to his Arizona coaching career hasn’t set the world on fire, finishing 4-8 (2-7 in Big 12 play), Brennan would have likely received a call had UCLA been in this position when the Bruins were still in the Pac-12. — Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 15 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for set the world on fire

• emulsifier
• humidifier
• identifier
• intensifier
• preamplifier
• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire