catch fire

• Начать гореть, воспламениться или быть охваченным пламенем. Также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то, что становится очень популярным или успешным очень быстро.

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.

   Загореться

   • 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.

   Стать популярным

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