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a smoke screenEarly sea battles demonstrated the value of gun smoke and smoke from burning ships to hide one battleship from one belonging to the enemy. Later, smoke was generated prior to commencing battle so as to make it more difficult for gun crews to spot the targeted vessel. This tactic became known as a smoke screen.Rate it:

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are your ears burningSaid of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.Rate it:

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blaze upto burst into flames from a seemingly non-burning stateRate it:

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burn offTo dispose of by burning it as it emerges from the well.Rate it:

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burn upTo destroy by burning.Rate it:

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ears are burningBeing the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.Rate 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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keep the home fires burningTo maintain daily routine and provide the necessities of life in a home or community.Rate it:

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two lamps burning and no ship at seaSaid of an unwisely or overly extravagant person.Rate it:

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