| Phrase/Idiom | add fuel to the flames / fire |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you “add fuel to the flames / fire”, you do or say something that makes a difficult situation even worse. |
| Example | She forgot their wedding anniversary and her apologies only added fuel to the flames. |
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