add fuel to the flame(s)
add fuel to the flame(s)
To do or say something to make an argument, problem, or bad situation worse; to further incense an already angry person or group of people. The debate was going poorly for the senatorial candidate, and his strikingly uncouth comments simply added fuel to the flames. Revelations of the CEO's massive retirement package added fuel to the flame for consumers already furious over the company's dubious financial dealings.
See also: add, fuel
add fuel to the flames
To do or say something to make an argument, problem, or bad situation worse; to further incense an already angry person or group of people. The debate was going poorly for the senatorial candidate, and his strikingly uncouth comments simply added fuel to the flames. Revelations of the CEO's massive retirement package added fuel to the flames for consumers already furious over the company's dubious financial dealings.
See also: add, flame, fuel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- add fuel to the fire
- add fuel to the fire/flames
- add fuel to the flames
- fan the flames
- fan the flames, to
- fuel
- fuel the fire(s)
- fuel the flame(s)
- pour gas/gasoline on the fire
- pour fuel on the fire