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SSC SSC CHSL TIER-I Solved Paper Held on 08.01.2017

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    In the following question, of the four alternatives, se the alternative which best presses the meaning of the lom/phrase. Add fuel to the fire

    A)  Go from one bad situation to another

    B)  A cause becomes stronger when more people join

    C)  The flame will extinguish if it runs out of oil

    D)  Cause a situation to become worse

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Add fuel to the fire = to cause a situation or conflict to become more intense; to make an argument worse.
    Look at the sentence:
     The discovery that the government was aware of the cover- up has really added fuel to the fire.


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