add fuel to the fire meaning in Hindi

add fuel to the fire in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the correct idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
   His remarksmade the matter worse.

   AAdded fuel to the fireBKilled two birds with one stoneCMade a splashDSpilled the beans
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Added fuel to the fire

   Answer: Added fuel to the fire
   Explanation:
   The phrase "made the matter worse" means to intensify an already bad situation, and the idiom that perfectly substitutes this is "added fuel to the fire" – पहले से बिगड़ी स्थिति को और खराब कर देना।
   Let’s examine the options:
   • Added fuel to the fire – made things worse – आग में घी डालना → ✅ Correct
   • Killed two birds with one stone – achieved two things at once – एक तीर से दो शिकार → ❌ Not related
   • Made a splash – attracted a lot of attention – ध्यान खींचना → ❌ Irrelevant
   • Spilled the beans – revealed a secret – राज़ खोल देना → ❌ Not suitable here
   Correct sentence:
   His remarks added fuel to the fire.

Examples

• “His sarcastic comment only added fuel to the fire during the argument.”

add fuel to the fire – questions

What is the meaning of add fuel to the fire in Hindi?

add fuel to the fire means “आग में घी डालना” in Hindi. In English: To make a bad situation worse by increasing anger or conflict

What are the synonyms of add fuel to the fire?

Synonyms of add fuel to the fire: aggravate, worsen, inflame, exacerbate.

What is the opposite of add fuel to the fire?

Antonyms of add fuel to the fire: calm, pacify, soothe.

Has add fuel to the fire been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – add fuel to the fire has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.

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