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A phrase used to describe the averageness of a group of people's actions or behaviours.

Also meaning, nothing special, just average, not 'hot' or on fire.

'They' can be replaced by another pronoun if used to describe a singular person/place/event:
e.g. he/she/it didn't set the world on fire
John: Did you like the concert? Were the Rolling Pebbles any good?
Tim: Oh well look, they didn't set the world on fire but they were alright.
by Briollette August 31, 2006
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on fire

doing very well
While you people bicker over details, other countries are on fire in the education department.
by The Return of Light Joker June 18, 2011
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Pi on Fire

When the number π is so proactive and paranoid in marketing herself so that she would constantly remain in the mathematical consciousness of mathematicians and math educators, while making herself conspicuous in the eyes of the lay public to be part of popular culture.
To avoid being disrupted or eclipsed by other mathematical constants, all vying to get the attention of the mathematical brethren, it’s not surprising to witness pi on fire 24/7/365.
by Fasters September 18, 2022
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setting the world on fire

Having a great time and just surrounding your self with fun and excitement
They all are at home while we setting the world on fire.
by Abree Maraschino August 22, 2017
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why is the baby on fire

A question most people ask when their baby has been set aflame.
Husband: Honey, why is the baby on fire?
Wife: BUY ME MORE JEWELRY!
by HumannofHyrule January 16, 2018
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tits are on fire

idiom

1. Severely irritated to the point of anger.

History and Etymology: Origin unknown.
Did you see the boss let into Kathy after she hit "reply all" and sent his home address to all the clients? God damn, his tits are on fire!
by persimmonVision November 1, 2021
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Hairs on Fire

Used to describe when a ginger gets so mad it appears that their hair is on fire.
Whoa man calm down your hairs on fire.
Is his hair always that red? No only when he's MATW is his hair on fire.
by shamwowed September 6, 2010
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