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add fuel to the fire in Dutch

add fuel to the fire in Dutch is olie op het vuur gooien, opstoken.

add fuel to the fire in Dutch

olie op het vuur gooien

verb

(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

opstoken

verb

(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "add fuel to the fire" in Dutch?

"add fuel to the fire" in Dutch is olie op het vuur gooien, opstoken.

Are there other ways to say "add fuel to the fire" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "add fuel to the fire": olie op het vuur gooien, opstoken.

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