sparks fly
idiom
1
—used to say that two people are having an argument with each other
The sparks flew when he arrived late for her special dinner.
2
—used to say that two people are sexually attracted to each other
Sparks flew when they met for the first time.
Examples of sparks fly in a Sentence
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As their charade takes them to Reynolds’s quirky family in Alaska, sparks fly and genuine feelings surface.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Kitty trips over a fireworks machine that Madison wants to use for her second performance, but the machine malfunctions and sparks fly, in more ways than one.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
However, once a particularly nasty fight forces them to form a PR friendship, sparks fly.
—Sadie Collins, Them, 24 Jan. 2025
Officers reported seeing sparks fly about a half mile down the road where the car was seen speeding away.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2024
While Hallmark movies often see sparks fly between their romantic leads, this one stands out thanks to Bure’s ability to develop chemistry with two different love interests in dual roles.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
And sparks fly when the two are introduced at a dinner party hosted by Ashley (Sherry Cola), Noah's neighbor and Joanne's agent.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
When the planet of love intersects with dreamy Pisces, sparks fly.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Will their grudge glow brighter than a menorah, or will sparks fly this season of light?
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Kitty trips over a fireworks machine that Madison wants to use for her second performance, but the machine malfunctions and sparks fly, in more ways than one.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
However, once a particularly nasty fight forces them to form a PR friendship, sparks fly.
—Sadie Collins, Them, 24 Jan. 2025
Officers reported seeing sparks fly about a half mile down the road where the car was seen speeding away.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2024
While Hallmark movies often see sparks fly between their romantic leads, this one stands out thanks to Bure’s ability to develop chemistry with two different love interests in dual roles.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
And sparks fly when the two are introduced at a dinner party hosted by Ashley (Sherry Cola), Noah's neighbor and Joanne's agent.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
When the planet of love intersects with dreamy Pisces, sparks fly.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Will their grudge glow brighter than a menorah, or will sparks fly this season of light?
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Sparks fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparks%20fly. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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