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Meaning of get on like a house on fire | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To immediately start a good relationship with someone.

Examples

“Those two met last Saturday at the party, and because they were both into juggling they got on like a house on fire.”

“They've obviously never met before, but are getting on like a house on fire. Both are well-spoken and versed in the Queen's English.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

get on someone's bad side get on someone's case get on someone's grill get on someone's nerves get on someone's tits get on someone's wick