idiom
adding fuel to the fire
AD-ing FYOO-ul too thuh FY-er
/ˈædɪŋ ˈfjuːəl tə ðə ˈfaɪər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
addingfueltothefire
Dictionary meaning
Examples
- Criticising her now just adds fuel to the fire.
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