Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
add fuel to something
phrase
æd fjuːl tu ˈsʌmθɪŋ
Definition
To increase or intensify a situation, often in a negative way.
Examples
- His comments only added fuel to the already heated debate.
- Don’t add fuel to the fire by bringing up past mistakes.
- By spreading rumors, she was just adding fuel to the conflict between the two friends.
Meaning
When you add fuel to something, you contribute to making a problem worse or escalating an already tense situation.
Synonyms
- escalate
- provoke
- intensify
- aggravate
