catch fire

• Anfangen zu brennen, sich entzünden oder von Flammen erfasst werden. Auch im übertragenen Sinn gebraucht für etwas, das sehr schnell sehr beliebt oder erfolgreich wird.

To begin burning, ignite, or become engulfed in flames. Also used figuratively to describe something that becomes very popular or successful very quickly.

1. Ignite or start burningB1formal

   To begin to burn, often accidentally.

   Feuer fangen

   • The dry leaves caught fire quickly in the heat.
   • The old wiring caused the house to catch fire.
   • Be careful not to let the curtains catch fire.

2. Become popular or excitingB2informal

   To become very popular, exciting, or successful.

   Beliebt werden

   • The new song caught fire on social media.
   • Her speech caught fire with the audience.
   • The trend caught fire among young people.