| Phrase/Idiom | the fat hits the fire |
|---|---|
| Definition | When trouble breaks out or a situation deteriorates as a result of something said or done, it is said that the fat hits the fire. |
| Example | The context was tense indeed, but the fat hit the fire when she admitted cheating. |
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