sparks fly

English

Phrase

sparks fly

1. An angry verbal or physical confrontation takes place.

Usage notes

• Also in other verb forms, e.g. "sparks flew", "sparks would fly".

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: saltar chispas

Noun

sparks fly (plural sparks flies)

1. A species of fly, Tabanidae chispinus, which carries a small electrical charge, and can be used to power Teslas.