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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.


Add fuel to the fire

a

Cause a situation to become worse

b

The flame will extinguish if it runs out of oil

c

Go from one bad situation to another

d

A cause becomes stronger when more people join

Answer : Option A
Explanation :

Add fuel to the fire = to cause a situation or

conflict to become more intense; to make an argument worse.

Look at the sentence :

The discovery that the government was aware of

the cover-up has really added fuel to the fire.

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