How to pronounce “add fuel to the fire”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see add,‎ fuel,‎ fire.

Practice Nearby Words

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