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.
If I WERE or IF I WAS? The other day someone asked – whether it is appropriate to use was after IF . Yes both are possible . The only point you need to remember – i.e SITUATION. Situation – …
Since ‘Since’ can be used as a CONJUNCTION/ as a PREPOSITION or as an ADVERB. Since: Time We use Since to refer back to a previous point in time. For example- It was the band’s first live performance since May …
Find the differences among- AWAKE- AWAKEN- WAKE- WAKEN !!! TOUGH??? Read on to find the difference The confusion on your face is palpable. But hold on- there is nothing to confuse. Simply follow it minutely- 1) AWAKE– Adjective- Not sleeping. …