"kill it with fire" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Presumably a reference to the trope of using fire to kill a monster in horror, science fiction, and fantasy, with a notable example being the 1982 film The Thing. Head templates: {{head|en|interjection}} kill it with fire
  1. (Internet slang) Used to express fear, disgust, or strong objection in reaction to something. Wikipedia link: The Thing (1982 film) Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet memes Synonyms: do not want

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