“Add fuel to the fire”

Definition

To make a bad situation worse.

Examples

Examples

“Yelling at him will only add fuel to the fire.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Add fuel to the fire" mean?
"Add fuel to the fire" means to make a bad situation worse..
How do you use "Add fuel to the fire" in a sentence?
Example: "Yelling at him will only add fuel to the fire."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Add fuel to the fire"?
Подливать масла в огонь. / Վատ իրավիճակը ավելի վատացնել (կրակի վրա յուղ լցնել)։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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