Question
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic
expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/proverb. Her remarks were meant to add fuel to the fire in the argument.Solution
Explanation: "Add fuel to the fire" means to make a bad situation worse.
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