sparks fly

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English

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Phrase

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sparks fly

  1. An angry verbal or physical confrontation takes place.

Usage notes

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  • Also in other verb forms, e.g. "sparks flew", "sparks would fly".

Translations

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Noun

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sparks fly (plural sparks flies)

  1. A species of fly, Tabanidae chispinus, which carries a small electrical charge, and can be used to power Teslas.