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add fuel to the fire |
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add fuel to the fire and add fuel to the flame Fig. to make a problem worse; to say or do something that makes a bad situation worse; to make an angry person get even angrier. (Alludes to causing a flame to grow larger someone or something to move forward when fuel is added.) Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to the fire. add fuel to the fire/flames to make an argument or a bad situation worse His mild words only added fuel to the fire. Isabelle was furious. 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? How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To add fuel to the fire, I just received your most
recent issue and no mention was made of Bocca's retirement with
American Ballet Theatre after 20 years of superb dancing and acting. It's tough to keep pitching
behind in the count, and you add fuel to the fire with walks. As Americans see energy prices moving back higher after a respite
late in 2004, it may also add fuel to the fire in Congress to get moving
on an omnibus energy package. |
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