add fuel to the fire
The phrase "add fuel to the fire" means to make a situation worse or more intense, often by contributing or exacerbating the existing problem or conflict. It implies taking actions or saying things that further inflame or provoke an already volatile situation or argument, instead of trying to calm it down or find a resolution.
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