English Dictionary

throw gasoline on the fire

動詞

別表記 異形

Alternative form of add fuel to the fire.

日本語の意味

火に油を注ぐ；事態をさらに悪化させる

Her reckless accusation will only throw gasoline on the fire during the negotiation.

彼女の軽率な非難は交渉中に火に油を注ぐだけだ。

意味（1）

Alternative form of add fuel to the fire.

Ish called me, laughing. “Mike, did you know we're in a fight?” We thought it was hysterical, and even joked about actually faking a fight just to throw gasoline on the fire.

throws gasoline on the fire （ present singular third-person ）

throwing gasoline on the fire （ participle present ）

threw gasoline on the fire （ past ）

thrown gasoline on the fire （ participle past ）