焼けぼっくいに火がつく

やけぼっくいにひがつく

焼けぼっくいに火が付く焼け木杭に火が付く焼け棒杭に火が付く

[yakebokuinihigatsuku]

Definitions

1.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending

the embers of a former relationship flare up again; old love blazes anew