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to add fuel to the fire...

to add fuel to the fire

A

to make matters bright

B

to cause additional anger

C

to bring matters to a conclusion

D

to start a revolt

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B
to add fuel to the fire : a thing that is said or done that makes something, especially an argument, continue or get worse Shouting at a crying child just adds fuel to the fire. The best option is to cause additional anger.
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