Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing add, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
add fuel to the fire
CEFR B2To make a bad situation or an argument worse.
Neutral
add insult to injury
CEFR B2make an already bad situation worse by adding humiliation or further harm
Neutral