stand fire
To put oneself in the way of an enemy's firing.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The soldiers had to stand fire to protect the bridge.”
“The captain ordered his men to stand fire while the rest of the unit retreated to safety.”
“Despite the overwhelming odds and the intensity of the assault, the brave guard chose to stand fire rather than abandon his post.”
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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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blow this pop stand
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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catch fire
To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026