Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

I didn’t light the match. I just stood there and laughed as it exploded.

You set it off. I just watched the show.

I didn’t start the fire. I just added fuel to the flaming dumpster fire.

2

I didn’t start the fire. I just threw gasoline on it and yelled ‘BOOM’.

You lit it. I just made it a full-blown inferno.

I didn’t start it. I just gave it a standing ovation.

3

I didn’t start the fire. I just watched it burn and said ‘nice try’.

You made the fire. I just roasted your ego.

I didn’t start it. I just let it rage and took a sip of my coffee.