light the touch-paper

English

Alternative forms

light the blue touch paper

Verb

light the touch-paper

(figuratively) To stir people up; to cause anger or excitement.

References

“light the touch-paper” in the Collins English Dictionary, Glasgow: HarperCollins Publishers.

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