You can do this, add oil!
add oil
idiomSynonym of let's go: a cheer of encouragement, support, etc.
Origin
disputed originCalque of Chinese 加油 (jiāyóu), particularly in Hong Kong contexts via its Cantonese pronunciation gaa1 jau4-2, sometimes credited to shouts of support during the Macau Grand Prix. Compare cooking with gas, gas up, fuel up, etc.
The team needs to finish this project by tonight, so add oil everyone.
As the marathon runners approached the final mile, the crowd shouted loudly to add oil and keep them moving forward.
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add fuel to the fire
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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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 up
To make sense; to be reasonable or consistent.
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burn the midnight oil
To work studiously, especially late into the night.
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oil and water
Two things which are incapable of mixing or coexisting harmoniously with each other.
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oil burner
A device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.
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oil trash
An uncultured, rowdy roughneck employed in the petroleum industry, especially a "white trash" person if used negatively.
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pour oil on troubled waters
To calm, appease or quiet a person or situation.