to set the world on fire
造成轰动;非常成功;功成名就
(to be very exciting or successful.)


1)Jacky Chung's tour concerts always set the world on fire.

2) A: Mr. and Mrs.Jacobs, I'm afraid your son works hard,but he's only an average student.
    B: Will he do well in his exams?
    A: Yes,he ought to.But don't expect him to set the world on fire.He's not going to be outstanding.

3)A:What are you going to do when you grow up?
    B:I'm going to set the world on fire!
    A:How are you going to do that?
    B:I'm going to invent some amazing things and become famous!
    A:I hope you succeed!