đổ dầu vào lửa
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Meaning
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The literal act of pouring oil directly onto a burning fire as described by the individual words.
vi Đừng dại dột mà đổ dầu vào lửa.
en Do not be foolish and pour oil onto a fire.
To make a situation that is already tense or bad even more serious or difficult.
vi Lời nói của anh ấy chỉ làm đổ dầu vào lửa.
en His words only added fuel to the fire.