Meaning
An old flame rekindles easily — former lovers who meet again quickly fall back into their old romance. Just as a piece of wood that has already been burnt catches fire again at the slightest spark, an old relationship reignites with little effort. Said, often knowingly, when exes reconnect and pick up right where they left off.
Examples
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Dem link back an link up again — old fire stick easy fi ketch.
They reconnected and got back together — an old flame rekindles easily.
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Careful meeting yuh ex; old fire stick easy fi ketch.
Be careful meeting your ex; old flames catch fire quickly.
Origin
A traditional proverb; already-burnt wood catches fire easily, like an old romance. See [[deh-wid]], [[cut-and-clear]].
How it’s used
Old flames/former lovers rekindle easily. See [[deh-wid]], [[courting]].