add fuel to the fire
US /æd ˈfjuːl tu ðə ˈfaɪər/
UK /æd ˈfjuːl tu ðə ˈfaɪər/
1.
menambah bahan bakar ke api, memperburuk keadaan
to make a bad situation worse
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His angry comments only served to add fuel to the fire.
Komentar marahnya hanya menambah bahan bakar ke api.
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Don't mention his ex-girlfriend; it will just add fuel to the fire.
Jangan sebut mantan pacarnya; itu hanya akan menambah bahan bakar ke api.