ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE- to make a bad situation worse.
Usage- I was already angry with you and when you forgot to pick me up that really ADDED FUEL TO THE FIRE.
History- thousands of years ago the famous historian Livy used this expression.
A similar expression is- fan the flames.
‘Although’ is used as a subordinating conjunction: Used to introduce a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause. It expresses a concession or contrast.Examples:
“Much too” and “too much” have different uses in English: Much too: This phrase is used to emphasize a high degree of something, often followed by an adjective. For example, “It’s much too cold outside.” Here, it indicates that the …
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “ATTEND ‘ AND “ATTEND TO’ The phrases “attend” and “attend to” have distinct meanings: Attend: This usually means to be present at an event or gathering. For example, “I will attend the meeting.” Here, it refers to …