The sparks flew up into the night sky.

Meaning: The fire was sending small, glowing particles into the air.

Choice of Words: The word "sparks" refers to small, glowing particles that are thrown off by a fire. The word "flew" means to move through the air quickly. When you put them together, "sparks flew up" describes how the sparks moved away from the fire.

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Related Expressions

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• Sparks danced in the night sky.
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