How to Pronounce "add fuel to the flame"
expression
AD FYOO-uhl tuh THUH FLAYM
AD FYOO-uhl too THUH FLAYM
Definition
To make a bad situation worse, especially by saying or doing something that increases anger, conflict, or trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæd/ /ˈfjuəɫ/, /ˈfjuɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫeɪm
British English
ˈæd/ /fjˈuːəl/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD FYOO-uhl tuh THUH FLAYM
UK
AD FYOO-uhl too THUH FLAYM
Listen in Context
Yelling back at him will only add fuel to the flame.
Don't add fuel to the flame by spreading rumors.
Her rude comment only added fuel to the flame.
If you keep blaming him, you'll just add fuel to the flame.