open fire
idiom
: to begin shooting
A man opened fire in a crowded mall.
—often + onThe soldiers opened fire on enemy troops.
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Candles, Fireplaces, Stoves, Ovens And Other Potential Fire Sources
Chestnuts may not be the only things roasting on an open fire.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Choose your size, from 22 to 46 inches in diameter, and add a Sear Plate Griddle ($180), which turns that open fire into a cook top for steaks and veggies.
—Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Find a spot in one of the cozy dining nooks and warm up with an open fire meatball skillet or smoked campfire s'mores.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Devonte Johnson, 28, of Dorchester, was arrested Saturday on charges of setting fire to another's land, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and setting an open fire and burning trees or land, the Police Department of Milford Massachusetts reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Choose your size, from 22 to 46 inches in diameter, and add a Sear Plate Griddle ($180), which turns that open fire into a cook top for steaks and veggies.
—Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Find a spot in one of the cozy dining nooks and warm up with an open fire meatball skillet or smoked campfire s'mores.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Devonte Johnson, 28, of Dorchester, was arrested Saturday on charges of setting fire to another's land, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and setting an open fire and burning trees or land, the Police Department of Milford Massachusetts reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Open fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20fire. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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