The 'sparks flew' [=they had an angry argument] when he arrived late for her special dinner.
She's a talented gymnast but she doesn't have the 'spark' of some of her competitors.
His hit 'sparked off' [='started'] a rally that brought in four runs.
(..) - I never said he had. - You let me believe that he had. You stole my money because your funding was cut off. You've been shooting sparks in my top hat, laughing at me all along, while using my money to stave off ruin. - I have seen Edison's men. - Where? In the hotel, I have a mind (..)2006 The Prestige