How to Pronounce "set the world on fire"
expression
SET thuh WORLD on FY-er
SET thuh WURLD on FY-uh
Definition
To do something extremely impressive or impactful, often changing the world or becoming very famous. Sometimes used negatively, meaning someone is not doing anything remarkable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld/ /ˈɒn/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET thuh WORLD on FY-er
UK
SET thuh WURLD on FY-uh
Listen in Context
She wants to set the world on fire with her music.
Not everyone will set the world on fire in their career.
His new invention could set the world on fire.
Honestly, I'm not trying to set the world on fire—I just want to do my job well.