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a fresh fucked fox in a forest fireSomething which is extremely hot, in any sense. Hot weather, sexual arousal, one who is wanted by the police, etc. are all described as "hotter than..." or "as hot as a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire",Rate it:

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accendere, incendere aedificiato set buildings on fire.Rate it:

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ack ackanti aircraft fireRate it:

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add fuel to fireTo inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.Rate it:

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add fuel to the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:

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Add Fuel to the FireTo boost up one’s anger or trouble more with your deeds or words, when he/she is already facing worst situationRate it:

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aggiungere esca al fuocoto add fuel to fireRate it:

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all smoke and no firesimilar to all bark and no biteRate it:

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animos militum accendereto fire with courage.Rate it:

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area of influenceA geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander's command or control.Rate it:

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ball of fireA person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA trying ordeal that was not experienced before.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.Rate it:

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baptism of fireThe first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combatRate it:

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beyond wordsIn recalling an incident, in observing an accident, any or all of which can be disastrous and shocking. A destructive fire and explosion may leave one awestruck and beyond words to describe.Rate it:

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blaze awayto fire (firearms) repeatedlyRate it:

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brew upMake a fire in order to make teaRate it:

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brush asideTo disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.Rate it:

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brush asideTo defeat with ease.Rate it:

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brush byTo walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them.Rate it:

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brush downUsed other than as an idiom: see brush, down. To remove something with a brush, or ones hands using a downward brushing motion.Rate it:

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brush downTo straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance.Rate it:

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brush offAn abrupt rebuff or dismissal.Rate it:

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brush pastTo go by quickly, making slight contact.Rate it:

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brush under the carpetTo hide, cover up or overlook something, usually a negative thingRate it:

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brush upTo review; to improve an existing but rusty or under-developed skill.Rate it:

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brush with deathTo have a life redeemable experienceRate it:

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brush-up!A 'brush-up' is a thorough review, rehearsal, self-examination prior to submitting to job interviews, probings, investigations of any category in order to be proficient in the future demands of the hoped-for position, challenge or opportunity:Rate it:

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burn upTo catch fire and burn until destroyed.Rate it:

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bust a capTo fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.Rate it:

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c'est autant de pris sur l'ennemiSo much saved out of the fire; So much to the good.Rate it:

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c'est jeter de l'huile sur le feuIt is adding fuel to the fire (flames).Rate it:

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c'est le feu et l'eauThey are as opposite as fire and water.Rate it:

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catch fireBecome engulfed with flames.Rate it:

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cease firetruceRate it:

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chat échaudé craint l'eau froideA burnt child dreads the fire; Once bit, twice shy.Rate it:

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combattre le feu par le feuto fight fire with fireRate it:

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companyIt took six companies to put out the fire.Rate it:

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daft as a brushDescribes someone who is known to do and say silly things.Rate it:

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dalla padella alla braceout of the frying pan, into the fireRate it:

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des gens de même farinePersons of the same kidney (generally in a bad sense); People tarred with the same brush.Rate it:

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dry powderA powder found in a fire extinguisher that is expelled to smother the fireRate it:

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escape fireA fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.Rate it:

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escape fireAn unconventional or counter intuitive solution to a difficult problem.Rate it:

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everything feels so dam rightI’m too high to feel the fire tonightRate it:

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faire du feuTo light a fire.Rate it:

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faire feuTo fire (rifles, guns).Rate it:

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fan the fireOne can fan the fire in challenging situations by criticizing, rebuking or strongly disagreeing.Rate it:

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Feuer freifire at will!Rate it:

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