light a fire under

add fuel to the fire

To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

amber light

Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.

ball of fire

A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.

bring to light

To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.

catch fire

To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

come to light

To become known; to be revealed.

draw fire

To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.

escape fire

An unconventional or counterintuitive solution to a difficult problem.