sparks fly

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The resulting album, Exhale, sounds like a musical conversation, an attempt to find the overlap in their interests—and also, perhaps, to make sparks fly where their instincts clash. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026

When local dog trainer Chloe meets her match (as a one-night stand first) in the form of Sawyer, a new doggy daycare owner, the sparks fly and hijinks ensue in classic rom-com fashion. — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

But when Matteo’s cousin Michael (Page) arrives on the scene, sparks fly and complications ensue. — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026

Hall saw sparks fly after bringing pals Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell to watch Charles Barkley play for the Phoenix Suns. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for sparks fly

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny