IdiomNature
English
Englishgrow like wildfire
Meaning: To spread very fast.
Example: “The neighborhood library's book club grew like wildfire.”
Origin: "Wildfire" once named an uncontrollable blaze and also a burning mixture used in war. "Spread like wildfire" is found from the 19th century; "grow like wildfire" follows the same image.
Equivalents in other languages
Spanish: crecer como la espuma Literally: To grow like foam
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