Do not argue with him, you will only add fuel to the fire.
add fuel to the fire
idiomTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
The manager knew that criticizing the team during the meeting would only add fuel to the fire, so she stayed quiet.
By publicly mocking his rival's recent failure, the politician inadvertently added fuel to the fire and ensured the debate would become even more aggressive.
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add insult to injury
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavorable situation.
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add oil
Synonym of let's go: a cheer of encouragement, support, etc.
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add up
To make sense; to be reasonable or consistent.
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ball of fire
A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.
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catch fire
To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
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draw fire
To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.
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escape fire
An unconventional or counterintuitive solution to a difficult problem.
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feed the fire
Synonym of add fuel to the fire.