How to Pronounce "fan the flames"
expression
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
Definition
To make a situation, emotion, or conflict more intense or worse, especially by adding fuel to an argument or problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫeɪmz
British English
fˈæn/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈeɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
UK
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
Listen in Context
His rude comment fanned the flames of the argument.
Gossip can fan the flames of trouble at work.
Her actions only fanned the flames of his anger.
Posting those rumors online just fanned the flames even more.