sparks fly
idiom
1
—used to say that two people are having an argument with each other
The sparks flew when he arrived late for her special dinner.
2
—used to say that two people are sexually attracted to each other
Sparks flew when they met for the first time.
Examples of sparks fly in a Sentence
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As top-tier sports continue to flee pay-TV like so many panicky horses hoofing their way out of a burning stable, the WNBA is nosing around for oats among the haybales as the sparks fly skyward.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
But in later seasons, the sparks fly again.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images In an old Soviet-era warehouse just miles from the front in Donetsk Oblast, sparks fly from a welding torch as Ukrainian engineers crouch over the metal frame of a ground robot.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But while sparks fly with Bruno, Enid struggles to be honest with Ajax (Georgie Farmer), her ex-flame from season 1.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When Rihanna’s penchant for luxe statement pieces meets Puma’s devotion to sporty lifestyle products that dole out functionality, sparks fly.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Aston broke Eva’s heart back in high school, so tension and sparks fly as the two try to claim their place as Maddy’s right-hand man.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
What starts as a temporary arrangement quickly turns into something deeper, as unexpected sparks fly, and emotional walls begin to crumble.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Pairing local talents with foreign auteurs and watching the sparks fly.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
But in later seasons, the sparks fly again.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images In an old Soviet-era warehouse just miles from the front in Donetsk Oblast, sparks fly from a welding torch as Ukrainian engineers crouch over the metal frame of a ground robot.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But while sparks fly with Bruno, Enid struggles to be honest with Ajax (Georgie Farmer), her ex-flame from season 1.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When Rihanna’s penchant for luxe statement pieces meets Puma’s devotion to sporty lifestyle products that dole out functionality, sparks fly.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Aston broke Eva’s heart back in high school, so tension and sparks fly as the two try to claim their place as Maddy’s right-hand man.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
What starts as a temporary arrangement quickly turns into something deeper, as unexpected sparks fly, and emotional walls begin to crumble.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Pairing local talents with foreign auteurs and watching the sparks fly.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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“Sparks fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparks%20fly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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