add fuel to the fire
Intermediate (B1)informal
To make a problem worse.
"His sarcastic reply only added fuel to the fire."
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Train Your Ears! Advanced Winter English Listening Practice
English Like A Native · 28:52
So, to add fuel to the fire,
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Moreover, dating apps add fuel to the fire,
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Scott Carney · 4:37
signature LEGO videos to add fuel to the fire.
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Big Think Clips · 12:45
And so, that can add fuel to the fire.
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Big Think Clips · 12:44
judgemental and so that can add fuel to the fire.