fire in the belly
idiomThe emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.
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add fuel to the fire
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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ball of fire
A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.
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belly up
Dead or defunct.
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belly up to the bar
To commit oneself to a challenge or task; to accept a responsibility; to acknowledge a fact.
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catch fire
To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
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Delhi belly
Digestive illness or diarrhea, especially if suffered by a visitor to India.
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draw fire
To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.
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escape fire
An unconventional or counterintuitive solution to a difficult problem.