Meaning of the word "pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it" in English
What does "pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it
US /ˈpɔːrɪŋ ɔɪl ɒn ðə ˈfaɪər ɪz nɒt ðə weɪ tuː kwɛntʃ ɪt/
UK /ˈpɔːrɪŋ ɔɪl ɒn ðə ˈfaɪər ɪz nɒt ðə weɪ tuː kwɛntʃ ɪt/
Idiom
making a bad situation worse by doing or saying something that increases anger or conflict
Example:
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I tried to calm them down, but pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it.
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Bringing up his past mistakes now is just pouring oil on the fire.