How to Pronounce "set your hair on fire"
expression
SET yor HAIR on FY-er
SET yaw HAIR on FY-uh
Definition
To set your hair on fire literally means to ignite your hair, but figuratively, it means to overreact, panic, or become extremely worried about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
sˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈeə/ /ˈɒn/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET yor HAIR on FY-er
UK
SET yaw HAIR on FY-uh
Listen in Context
Don't set your hair on fire just because you lost your keys.
She almost set her hair on fire while lighting the candles.
No need to set your hair on fire; the problem can be fixed easily.
Every time there's a deadline, he starts to set his hair on fire.