Story spread like wildfire.
Meaning: The narrative or account of events became widely known or distributed in a manner similar to a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly.
Choice of Words: The story refers to a narrative or account of events. Spread means to become widely known or distributed. Like indicates a similarity or comparison. Wildfire refers to a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly. Fire is a destructive process involving intense heat and flames.
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