(idiomatic) A final effort, a final attempt before stopping.

(idiomatic) To operate as effectively as possible.

Alternative form of add fuel to the fire.

Gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact.

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

To cause the fire alarm to go off, by pulling the lever on the fire alarm pull station.

plural of Chinese fire drill

(idiomatic) To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.

A sequence of commands used to order soldiers to carefully fire their weapons

Ergotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet. / Erysipelas, a streptococcal skin disease. / Herpes zoster.