- add fuel to the fire
- to make an argument or a bad situation worse.
His mild words only added fuel to the fire. Isabelle was furious.
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add fuel to the fire — ● fuel * * * add fuel to the fire/flames/ phrase to make a bad situation even worse by saying or doing something that makes someone angry Thesaurus: to make something worsesynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
add fuel to the fire — If people add fuel to the fire, they make a bad situation worse … The small dictionary of idiomes
add fuel to the fire — verb To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation [1794, February 25] ... While the French slaves were in a state of convulsion, it was very extraordinary to wish; by pouring in fresh slaves among them, to add fuel… … Wiktionary
add fuel to the fire — If people add fuel to the fire, they make a bad situation worse. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
add fuel to the fire — cause more anger, aggravate a problem He s angry. Telling him bad news will add fuel to the fire … English idioms
add fuel to the fire — to make a situation worse than it already is. Should the government warn the public of terrorist threats, or is this merely adding fuel to the fire? … New idioms dictionary
add fuel to the flame — {v. phr.} To make a bad matter worse by adding to its cause; spread trouble, increase anger or other strong feelings by talk or action. * /By criticizing his son s girl, the father added fuel to the flame of his son s love./ * /Bob was angry with … Dictionary of American idioms
add fuel to the flame — {v. phr.} To make a bad matter worse by adding to its cause; spread trouble, increase anger or other strong feelings by talk or action. * /By criticizing his son s girl, the father added fuel to the flame of his son s love./ * /Bob was angry with … Dictionary of American idioms
add fuel to the flames — add fuel to the fire/flames/ phrase to make a bad situation even worse by saying or doing something that makes someone angry Thesaurus: to make something worsesynonym Main entry: add … Useful english dictionary
Add fuel to the fire — to make a bad situation worse … Dictionary of Australian slang
