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like a house on fire

LYK ah HOWSS on FYR

laɪk ə haʊs ɒn faɪər

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Syllable breakdown

likeahouseonfire

Dictionary meaning

extremely well; getting along with great enthusiasm; describing a relationship or activity that is going wonderfully

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