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fan the flames |
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fan the flames (of something) Fig. to make something more intense; to make a situation worse. The riot fanned the flames of racial hatred even more. The hostility in the school is bad enough without anyone fanning the flames. fan the flames to cause anger or other bad feelings to increase (usually + of ) His speeches fanned the flames of racial tension. fan the flames (of something) to cause an increase in negative feelings These images of war could be used to fan the flames of hatred against our country. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of fan the flames (to cause air to flow toward a 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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The challenge to religious leaders is clear: to identify and champion those spiritual principles that can answer the questions posed by an age hungering for unity and justice in human affairs or to continue to fan the flames of hatred in the name of religion. When Santa Ana winds fan the flames, these fires can turn nearby suburban enclaves into infernos of catastrophic proportions. But, I am not here to bury Tom Cruise, nor to fan the flames of his war of the words with the press. |
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