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Meaning of add fuel to the fire

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

add fuel to the fire

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation

    Example: Instead of apologizing to his girlfriend he decided to add fuel to the fire.

    Synonyms:add insult to injuryfan the flamesmake matters worsepour gasoline on the fire
    Antonyms:pour oil on troubled waters
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/add%20fuel%20to%20the%20fire

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