英語拾零: to set the world on fire
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to set the world on fire
造成轟動;非常成功;功成名就
(to be very exciting or successful.)
1)Jacky Chung's tour concerts always set the world on fire.
2) A: Mr. and Mrs.Jacobs, I'm afraid your son works hard,but he's only an average student.
B: Will he do well in his exams?
A: Yes,he ought to.But don't expect him to set the world on fire.He's not going to be outstanding.
3)A:What are you going to do when you grow up?
B:I'm going to set the world on fire!
A:How are you going to do that?
B:I'm going to invent some amazing things and become famous!
A:I hope you succeed!