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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. to add fuel to fire
    1. to investigate
    2. to insulate
    3. to initiate
    4. to incite
Correct Option: D

to add fuel to fire : to worsen a talk/conversation/argument; to incite
● Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to fire. The best option is to incite



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