catch fire

• Comenzar a arder, inflamarse o ser envuelto por las llamas. También se usa en sentido figurado para describir algo que se vuelve muy popular o exitoso muy rápidamente.

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.

   incendiarse

   • 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.

   Hacerse popular o emocionante

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