B2idiominformalpeopleIELTS-friendly
get on like a house on fire
USUK
to get on extremely well with someone and enjoy their company a lot
Very positive, not about danger. American English often says 'get along like a house on fire'. 'Hit it off' is about the first meeting; this one also describes a friendship that lasts.
In context
My mum and my girlfriend got on like a house on fire at Tet.
The two new interns get on like a house on fire and always have lunch together.
More idioms about people
- a chip off the old blocka child who is very like one of their parents in character or skills
- a cold fishsomeone who seems unfriendly and does not show feelings
- a drama queensomeone who reacts to small problems as if they were very serious
- a fair-weather friendsomeone who is your friend only when things are going well for you
- a friend in need is a friend indeeda person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend