Sentence examples for put out a fire from inspiring English sources

"put out a fire" is a perfectly acceptable phrase to use in written English.
For example, "The fire department was able to quickly put out the fire before it spread."

Exact(59)

Not to put out a fire.

You don't put out a fire with gasoline.

They ordered several survivors to put out a fire caused by grenade blasts.

Attacking the Sunnis with Shiite fighters is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.

"They called me to put out a fire, and we put it out," Maradona said.

"You put out a fire, it's a great feeling, very rewarding.

"But remember, it's as though he put out a fire that he had helped to light".

Mr Bowes, 68, was trying to put out a fire in a dustbin when he was punched to the ground.

IN HIS WORDS "Asking Cuomo and Paladino to end corruption is like asking an arsonist to put out a fire".

About 11 30 p.m., the volunteer Fire Department in Nantes put out a fire in the locomotive.

Show more...

Similar(1)

Putting out a fire sounds like admitted defeat, but for me it has been about doing something braver.

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: