Definition of Add fuel to the fire

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add fuel to the fire
make a bad situation worse, make a problem greater

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ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION
add fuel to the fire
cause more anger, aggravate a problem He's angry. Telling him bad news will add fuel to the fire.

Australian Slang
Add fuel to the fire
to make a bad situation worse

English Idioms WM 1.3a
add fuel to the fire
cause more anger, aggravate a problem
He's angry. Telling him bad news will add fuel to the fire.