Like a house on fire and Obstreperous

Obstreperous and like a house on fire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstreperous" instead an adjective phrase "Like a house on fire".

Obstreperous adjective - Engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest.

Like a house on fire and obstreperous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Like a house on fire" instead an adjective "Obstreperous".