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set the fire on fire 

said to a person who is doing more harm than good but because you're already in such a horrifying situation, which you think couldn't get worse, that it doesn't matter as this person's efforts are pointless and wouldn't make any difference.
A: I can't believe that you two broke up.

B: he learned what have I been doing... Jes is going to tell him that I cheated on him with john. She's just setting the fire on fire I've told so many lies , another one won't hurt

(imagine two criminals that are stuck in a room and if they can't manage to get out they'll die. there's only a desk and an old phone in this room and the police is already after them)
A: what are doing?!
B:I'm calling the police
A:what?! whatever, set the fire on fire we're going to die anyway/ we're gonna get arrested anyway
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Set the city on fire 

Mass Appeal
A term used in rap music and modern slang meaning to excite and interest a large amount of people.
"You heard that new Jeezy track? He's finna set the city on fire with that shit my nigga!"

"That law donne set the city on fire... now a nigga can't get strapped!"

they didn't set the world on fire

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.
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026