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sparks fly

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sparks fly
if sparks fly between two or more people, they argue angrily. They don't have the easiest of relationships and when they get together in a meeting sparks fly.
See also: fly


sparks fly
there is an angry argument. Neither actor liked the other, so when they co-starred as lovers in a new movie, sparks flew.
See also: fly

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Sure as I'm a livin' man born to trouble as the sparks fly upward, just as sure am I that it makes 'm happy to do tricks for me .
You're born to trouble as the sparks fly upward, an' I'm afraid you allers will be till you learn to bridle your unruly tongue.
And there is no doubt that we are born to trouble as the sparks fly upward.
 
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