What does "on fire" mean?

Vocabulary Word: on fire

1. Definition (expr.) playing very well, playing the game successfully, doing well

Examples I was on fire during the basketball game last night! I made almost every shot I took.

2. Definition (expr.) very popular; doing very well

Examples Lady Gaga is on fire right now. Every new song she puts out makes it to the top ten.

Examples I played basketball this afternoon, and I was on fire. I made twenty points!

Examples Chris has been coming up with a lot of great ideas at work. He’s on fire!

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She was on fire because she had alot of ideas on the meeting