fight fires
The phrase "fight fires" is often used metaphorically to describe handling urgent problems or crises, but it also refers to the literal act of extinguishing fires.
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Definition
B2Emergency Response
(literal, technical)To extinguish or control flames, typically performed by professional or volunteer firefighters.
Example
- Firefighters are trained to fight fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.
B2Workplace
(idiomatic, informal)To address urgent problems or crises as they arise, often neglecting longer-term tasks.
Example
- I spent the entire day fighting fires instead of working on my project.
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