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light the touch-paper

Verb
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
比喩的に、人々の感情を刺激して、怒りや興奮を引き起こすこと。
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その政治家が抗議者を嘲笑したとき、人々を煽って全国的なデモを引き起こすと彼は承知していた。

present singular third-person

participle present

participle past

past

participle past

past

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(figuratively) To stir people up; to cause anger or excitement.

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light the touch-paper

When the politician mocked the protesters, he knew it would light the touch-paper and spark nationwide demonstrations.

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When the politician mocked the protesters, he knew it would light the touch-paper and spark nationwide demonstrations.

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