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English Idioms about "Relationships"

Get along like a house on fire

English Idiom

Meaning: When two people become good friends quickly and easily, enjoying each other's company immensely. Their interaction is filled with enthusiasm and a strong sense of camaraderie.
Origin: The idiom 'get along like a house on fire' dates back to the 18th century. It draws a vivid comparison between the rapid spread of fire in a house and the swift, intense connection between two people who become close friends almost instantly.
A joyful conversation between a man and a woman on a cozy sofa by a sunlit window with a garden view
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Examples

  • Despite their different backgrounds, Jenna and Mark got along like a house on fire from the moment they met.
  • When Sarah introduced her childhood friend to her college roommate, they got along like a house on fire, chatting for hours.
  • The new colleagues got along like a house on fire, quickly becoming the best of friends and working seamlessly together.
  • At the family reunion, the cousins who had never met before got along like a house on fire, sharing stories and laughing all night.
  • During the conference, the two researchers got along like a house on fire, collaborating on a groundbreaking project.
  • After joining the book club, Linda and Emma got along like a house on fire, bonding over their love of literature.
  • When the two musicians jammed together for the first time, they got along like a house on fire, creating beautiful music effortlessly.
  • The team members got along like a house on fire, making the project not only successful but also enjoyable.
  • Upon meeting at the workshop, the artists got along like a house on fire, inspiring each other with their creativity.
  • During their first meeting, the business partners got along like a house on fire, sharing a vision for their company's future.