sparks fly

English

Phrase

sparks fly

  1. (informal) Used to describe a verbal or physical confrontation of an angry or heated nature taking place.
  2. (informal) Used to describe two people who are romantically or sexually attracted to each other.

Usage notes

  • Also used in other verbal forms, such as sparks flew, or sparks would fly.

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