set the world on fire
idiom
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.
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That first group of 33 women attending Utah Law School absolutely set the world on fire aftergraduating.
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Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
Prime Video probably just wanted to set the world on fire by confirming the news asap.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
Make a list of your most important desires, be confident in yourself and go forth to set the world on fire.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
This company isn’t trying to set the world on fire.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
Prime Video probably just wanted to set the world on fire by confirming the news asap.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
Make a list of your most important desires, be confident in yourself and go forth to set the world on fire.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
This company isn’t trying to set the world on fire.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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