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

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.

by Briollette August 31, 2006