sparks fly

idiom

—used to say that two people are having an argument with each other

The sparks flew when he arrived late for her special dinner.

—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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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 Soon, sparks fly and the whole world is watching as the two major celebrities embark on a new relationship in the public eye just in time for the holidays. —

Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Things start to go sideways when sparks fly with a woman he’s hired to kill (Adria Arjona). —

Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024 Below, a look at all the real-life couples who saw sparks fly while acting in either the Broadway or film adaptation of Wicked. —

Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 In this story, written by Julie Sherman Wolfe, sparks fly when a new employee for the Chiefs organization (Tyler Hynes) meets a woman — played by Hunter King — whose family’s dedication to the team goes back generations. —

Alicia Rancilio, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024 However, before any conversation can start, each pairing must first kiss to see if sparks fly. —

Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024