pour fuel on the fire

To do or say something to make an argument, problem, or bad situation worse; to further incense an already angry person or group of people. You know mom's upset with you. Don't pour fuel on the fire by coming home late again. Revelations of the CEO's massive retirement package poured fuel on the fire for consumers already furious over the company's dubious financial dealings.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Walentyna	vah-len-TI-nah	Polish
Casimiro	-	Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Anika (2)	-	Indian, Hindi
Muhamed	-	Bosnian
ÉMeline	-	French
Elisha	[i'laiʃə]