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How to say “Add Fuel to the Fire” in Korean

불에 기름을 붓다

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Usage & Context

This Korean idiom literally means to pour oil on fire. It describes the action of worsening an already bad situation, often by saying or doing something inflammatory.

Example Sentence

그 말이 상황에 불에 기름을 부은 격이 됐어요.

That comment added fuel to the fire in the situation.

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