He was already angry, and his comments only added fuel to the fire
The politician's controversial statement was seen as adding fuel to the fire of public unrest
By denying the accusations, she inadvertently added fuel to the fire
The media's sensational reporting seemed to add fuel to the fire of the scandal
Trying to defend him at that point would just add fuel to the fire
Their constant arguing only added fuel to the fire of their marital problems
The company's lack of transparency added fuel to the fire of employee suspicion
Her sarcastic remarks were like adding fuel to the fire during their heated debate
The government's hesitant response added fuel to the fire of public dissatisfaction
Don't bring up that old argument; it will only add fuel to the fire
His complaint only added fuel to the fire.
Yes, it made the situation much worse.
I wish they had stayed quiet instead.
Don't add fuel to the fire with your comments
Your words only worsened the heated argument
You are exacerbating the conflict with your remarks