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[ひ(火)·に·あぶら(油)]
hiniabura
expression, noun

Root Words:

[ひ(火) + に + あぶら(油)]
hi + ni + abura

English Meaning(s) for 火に油

expression, noun
  1. (adding) fuel to the fire
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Meanings for each kanji in 火に油

» fire
» oil; fat

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Sample Sentences for 火に油

Don't shout at the crying child. It only adds fuel to the fire.
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It only adds fuel to the fire.
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For you to come out and say that kind of thing now would just be pouring oil on the fire.
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