English Dictionary

add fuel to the fire

verb

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

He decided to add fuel to the fire by spreading rumors about his colleague.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see add, fuel, fire.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

Instead of apologizing to his girlfriend, he decided to add fuel to the fire.