expression, godan verb (-ku)
breathe fire; belch flames; spit fire
Literal description of a creature or device emitting fire from the mouth.
ドラゴンが火を吐いて村を焼いた。
The dragon breathed fire and burned the village.
Idiomatic use; describes someone speaking with intense anger or passion, as if spitting fire.
彼は怒りで火を吐くようにまくし立てた。
He ranted as if breathing fire with anger.