Like a house on fire Meaning in English
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Definition
When two people get along extremely well and become friends very quickly, they are said to get on 'like a house on fire'.
Usage & Nuances
This is a British English idiom, used informally and often positively to describe strong instant friendships or compatibility. You usually say 'get on like a house on fire'. Not related to actual fires.
Example Sentences
They met last week and became friends like a house on fire.
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My brother and his new roommate get on like a house on fire.
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The kids played together like a house on fire at the party.
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After just one conversation, they were chatting like a house on fire.
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Those two get on like a house on fire; it’s like they’ve known each other for years.
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We hit it off and started working together like a house on fire.
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