【jī xīn cuò huǒ】

  1. to add fuel to the flames
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to add fuel to the flames
    2. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone exacerbates an existing problem or conflict, making it worse.
    His comments are just adding fuel to the flames, making the debate even more intense.
    During this crisis, any wrong statement could add fuel to the flames.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to add fuel to the flamesto add fuel to the fireto exacerbate conflictsto stir up troubleto pour oil on the flamesto escalate tensionsto aggravate contradictionsto further deteriorateto provoke conflictto promote opposition
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