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Spread like wildfire

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It's not about actual fire, but about fast transmission of information or trends. SlideWhen he announced his retirement, it spread like wildfire across the internet.
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Often used for controversial or shocking updates that grab people's attention. SlideThe scandal spread like wildfire through the high school.
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Can carry a sense of urgency or excitement related to the shared information. SlideThe rumor of the bonus spread like wildfire among employees.
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