Học từ vựng | Vocabulary learning |add fuel to the fire
add fuel to the fire ()
/ˈæd ˈfjuːəl ˈtuː ðə ˈfaɪər/
/æd ˈfjuːəl tuː ðə ˈfaɪə(r)/
to make an argument or disagreement worse
Rather than providing a solution, their statements merely added fuel to the fire.
His comments during the meeting didn't help resolve the issue; instead, they just added fuel to the fire, making everyone more upset.
Bringing up that sensitive topic at the family gathering will only add fuel to the fire and lead to more arguments.
The media's coverage of the scandal has added fuel to the fire, intensifying public outrage and controversy.
