prairie fire

• Крупный, быстро распространяющийся пожар, охватывающий луговые или степные территории, часто используемый метафорически для описания чего-то, что распространяется стремительно и неконтролируемо.

A large, fast-spreading fire that burns across grassland or prairie areas, often used metaphorically to describe something that spreads rapidly and uncontrollably.

1. Wildfire on grasslandB2formal

   A large, fast-spreading fire that occurs in prairie or grassland areas, often fueled by dry vegetation and wind.

   Степной пожар

   • The prairie fire swept across the plains, destroying everything in its path.
   • Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the prairie fire before it reached the town.
   • A single lightning strike can start a massive prairie fire.

2. Rapidly spreading phenomenonC1informalamerican

   Used metaphorically to describe something that spreads very quickly, like news, rumors, or trends.

   Быстро распространяющееся явление

   • The rumor spread through the office like a prairie fire.
   • The new dance craze caught on like a prairie fire among teenagers.
   • News of the scandal spread like a prairie fire across social media.