Sayings associated with fire, light and water A

There's no smoke without fire.

light at the end of the tunnel

play with fire

a leading light

fireproof

the waterfront

glow

The Big Smoke

pour/throw cold water on sth

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

a smoking gun

an old flame

criticize someone's opinions or ideas and stop people believing them or being excited about them

signs of improvement in a situation which has been bad for a long time, or signs that a long and difficult piece of work is almost completed

noun - a person that you loved or had a sexual relationship with in the past

noun - an important and respected person in a group or organization

an incriminating piece of evidence

SAYING said when you move from a bad or difficult situation to one which is worse

act in a way that is very dangerous or risky

noun – part of a town or city alongside a river, lake or sea

strong feeling of pleasure, satisfaction or well-being

able to block out flames, fire or great heat

SAYING meaning that if unpleasant things are said about someone or something, there is probably a good reason for it.

INFORMAL - a large city, especially London