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.
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Skyline views will offer a variety of vantage points for seeing sparks fly, a live DJ will be spinning patriotic and summer hits and there will be photo ops with Uncle Sam, along with rooftop TVs streaming the show from the Esplanade.
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Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Aiding them on their quests are three expert international matchmakers — Katarina in Ireland; Dolly in Singapore; and Luiza in Brazil — who will pair the cast up with singles in their respective country to see if sparks fly.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
On May 22, Mars in Leo will meet with Venus in Aries in a spicy trine, where sparks fly and our heart’s desires take the lead.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
In The Gilded Age, Peggy Scott works for him and sparks fly, leading to an awkward encounter in Season 3.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 23 June 2025
In eros, when sparks fly between two people and a whole new world begins.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
When Gwen and Isobelle meet, sparks fly, and the two hatch a scheme that could allow both of them to realize their dreams and win each other’s hearts.
—Caroline Carlson
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
When his former rival, Luis, gets traded to the Beavers, sparks fly — on and off the field.
—Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
But when sparks fly, school is the least of their problems.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Aiding them on their quests are three expert international matchmakers — Katarina in Ireland; Dolly in Singapore; and Luiza in Brazil — who will pair the cast up with singles in their respective country to see if sparks fly.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
On May 22, Mars in Leo will meet with Venus in Aries in a spicy trine, where sparks fly and our heart’s desires take the lead.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
In The Gilded Age, Peggy Scott works for him and sparks fly, leading to an awkward encounter in Season 3.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 23 June 2025
In eros, when sparks fly between two people and a whole new world begins.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
When Gwen and Isobelle meet, sparks fly, and the two hatch a scheme that could allow both of them to realize their dreams and win each other’s hearts.
—Caroline Carlson
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
When his former rival, Luis, gets traded to the Beavers, sparks fly — on and off the field.
—Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
But when sparks fly, school is the least of their problems.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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“Sparks fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparks%20fly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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