Polly's fame spread like wildfire.

Meaning: This sentence describes the parrot's reputation rapidly growing and becoming widely known.

Choice of Words: "Polly" is the name of the parrot. "Fame" refers to being widely known and respected. "Spread" means to move or distribute something over a wide area. "Like wildfire" indicates something spreading very quickly. "Wildfire" is an uncontrolled fire that burns in a natural area, such as a forest or grassland.

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