Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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to add fuel to the fire
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- prevent fire from dying out
- make the fire burn brightly
- make things worse
- waste fuel for no reason
Correct Option: C
to add fuel to the fire : to make something especially an argument worse. Here, make things worse is the right option. Look at the sentence :
● His remarks simply added fuel to the fire of her rage.
