Meaning of the word "fan the flames" in English
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fan the flames
US /fæn ðə fleɪmz/
UK /fæn ðə fleɪmz/
Idiom
1.
to make a bad situation worse; to intensify a conflict or negative emotion
Example:
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His comments only served to fan the flames of the argument.
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The media coverage helped to fan the flames of public anger.
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