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Jack B | 11:12 Sat 05th Apr 2003 | Phrases & Sayings
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House on fire!!! Where does the expresion - 'they got on like a house on fire' originate from???
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It means they bonded quickly, i.e. their relationship developed with the speed of a fire spreading through a house.
23:02 Sat 05th Apr 2003
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My dad's version is that the loud crackling sound a house on fire would make (wood burning etc.) is an analogy to the sound two people talking, and getting along with each other.
19:29 Sun 06th Apr 2003
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Thanks for the answers beenee and ijf2003
16:34 Mon 07th Apr 2003

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