Meaning of the word "spread like wildfire" in English

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spread like wildfire

US /sprɛd laɪk ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/
UK /sprɛd laɪk ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər/
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Idiom

1.

to spread very quickly to many places or people

Example:
News of their engagement spread like wildfire through the office.
The new trend spread like wildfire among teenagers.
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