get along like a house on fire

Idiom Friendship

Meaning

To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.

Example Sentences

They met last week and got along like a house on fire.

Related Vocabularies

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Related Expressions

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to escape from control or restriction

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to assist someone in a time of need

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to control or influence someone or something secretly

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to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure

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to admit your mistake and apologize

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to stand out in a crowded or competitive market

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