open fire

idiom

: to begin shooting
A man opened fire in a crowded mall.
often + on
The soldiers opened fire on enemy troops.

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Le Mont Blanc’s inviting lobby tea room and bar is draped in cream tones, a nod to fresh snow, with warm wood finishes, original artworks and a cozy open fire. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 The open burn ban prohibits anyone sparking or maintaining an open fire, according to the state fire marshal. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024 In Field to Fire, (airing Monday nights on Outdoor Channel and streaming on Tastemade) Zimmern takes viewers on a journey into the field to source his favorite wild game, fish, and birds and then to teach us all several ways to prepare it over an open fire. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024 Lodge skillets are around $30 and built to last, and they can be used on any grill or over an open fire. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open fire 

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“Open fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20fire. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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