set the world on fire

English

Etymology

With reference to the Bible, the Gospel according to Luke, ch. 12, v.49 Lk.12.49

Verb

set the world on fire

(idiomatic) To do something sensational
- 2011, Fun - We Are Young
  Tonight
  
  We are young.
  
  So let’s set the world on fire.
  
  We can burn brighter than the sun.

Translations

do something sensational

Dutch: de wereld met verbazing slaan,

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