Definition
Synonym of add fuel to the fire.
In Context
- "Instead of using the opportunity to ease the tensions between Bonn and Washington, Acheson chose to pour gasoline on the fire."
- "The Ayatollah Khomeini poured gasoline on the fire with his comments on the mosque seizure, which were broadcast by Iranian radio the day after the attack."
- "As I waited, my silence seemed to pour gasoline on the fire of Jack Reagan's irritation."