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Set light to something

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Used to describe actually starting a fire, often for a purpose like burning leaves or trash. SlideIn autumn, the farmer set light to the stubble in his fields.
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Sometimes used metaphorically to imply causing excitement or starting something energetically. SlideHer speech set light to the audience's passion.
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Not to be confused with 'shed light on', which means to clarify or explain something. SlideIncorrect: He set light to the mystery. Correct: He shed light on the mystery.
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