sparks fly

The phrase "sparks fly" is often used to describe intense situations, either due to conflict or excitement.

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Definition

B2Interpersonal Interaction

(informal, idiomatic)A situation where there is a lot of heated disagreement or conflict.

Example

When the two politicians debated, sparks flew as they clashed over their policies.

B2Romantic Relationships

(informal, idiomatic)A scenario where there is a strong emotional or romantic connection between people.

Example

When they first met, sparks flew, and they quickly fell in love.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sparks fly":

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