add fuel to the fire
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add fuel to the fire
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. echar leña al fuego (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
I was going to say something, but I didn't want to add fuel to the fire.Iba a decir algo, pero no quise echar leña al fuego.
b. alborotar el gallinero (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Your comments just added fuel to the fire.Tus comentarios solo alborotaron el gallinero.
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