Select the correct idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
His remarks made the matter worse.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Added fuel to the fire.
Correct Idiom: Added fuel to the fire
Meaning: To make a bad situation worse.
Example: Instead of calming the angry crowd, his harsh words added fuel to the fire.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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Made a splash – To attract a lot of attention or cause a sensation
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Killed two birds with one stone – To achieve two aims with a single effort
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Spilled the beans – To reveal a secret
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.