SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 15

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Add fuel to the fire

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Worsen an already bad situation.

Idioms: A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

"Add fuel to the fire" means to cause a conflict.

Example: John only added fuel to the fire when he accused the other team of cheating.