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add fuel to the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:

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add upTo take a sum.Rate it:

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add insult to injuryTo further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.Rate it:

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add up toTo have a particular effect.Rate it:

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add fuel to fireTo inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.Rate it:

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Add Fuel to the FireTo boost up one’s anger or trouble more with your deeds or words, when he/she is already facing worst situationRate it:

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add oilTo make extra effort.Rate it:

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add onAlternative form of add-onRate it:

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add upTo make sense; to be reasonable or consistent.Rate it:

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add upTo accumulate; to amount to.Rate it:

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add-onsomething that has been or can be added to an existing object or arrangement.Rate it:

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balance the booksTo add up all the debits and credits.Rate it:

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gild the lilyadd unnecessary ornamentationRate it:

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peaches to choke cherriesThat doesn't add up, not the same, something is off....Rate it:

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sweet MaryUsed to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.Rate it:

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take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselvesIf you take care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things.1750, Chesterfield, letter 5 Feb. (1932) IV. 1500:Old Mr. Lowndes, the famous Secretary of the Treasury, ?used to say?Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.1912, G. B. Shaw, Pygmalion ii. 132:Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.1979, R. Cassilis, Arrow of God, iv. xvii.:Little things, Master Mally. Look after the pennies, Master Mally, and the pounds will look after themselves.1999, Rate it:

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throw inTo add something extra free of charge.Rate it:

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what can i sayIndicating that nothing that could be said would add to or improve the situation.Rate it:

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what in tarnationused to add emphasis to "what" when beginning a question.Rate it:

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why on earthUsed to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.Rate it:

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fill in the blankA type of question or phrase with one or more words replaced with a blank line, giving the reader the chance to add the missing word(s).Rate it:

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pad outto add something extra to something to make it appear more substantialRate it:

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put onTo record, to add to a record or document.Rate it:

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what in god's nameUsed to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.Rate it:

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what the devilUsed to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.Rate it:

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aggiungere esca al fuocoto add fuel to fireRate it:

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Cambric TeaPlace one Tsp Sugar, one 1/4 Cup Milk in Mug or Coffee Cup, Add boiling Water to Brim While Stirring: When Temperature of 'Tea' Becomes Drinkable, You 'KIDZ" Drink Your 'Cambric Tea'; B-4 It Gitz KOLD!Rate it:

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86 the mayoomit the mayo; "86" can be used with anything (not just mayo) you want to delete or remove from something or not add to something; often used when ordering something from a restaurantRate it:

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adscribere alicui salutem (Att. 5. 20. 9)to add to one's letter good wishes to some one.Rate it:

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and allUsed to add emphasis.Rate it:

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beef upto strengthen or reinforce; to add substance toRate it:

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blend inTo add by mixing or blending.Rate it:

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build into add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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build intoto add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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build onTo add additional elements or components to in order to extend it.Rate it:

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bulk outTo cause to be more substantial; to add substance to.Rate it:

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carry forwardThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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carry overThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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clap onto temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair windRate it:

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clay upTo add clay to.Rate it:

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color inTo add colors to a black-and-white drawing, using colored drawing equipment.Rate it:

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colour inTo colourise; to add colours to a black-and-white drawing, using coloured drawing equipment.Rate it:

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count upto add to get a totalRate it:

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cumulum gaudii alicui afferre (vid. sect. V. 6) (Fam. 16. 21. 1)to add the crowning point to a person's joy.Rate it:

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cut swathesThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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dad-blamedeuphemism for G** damned; used to add emphasis and/or show disgust or disdain; See dagnabbit in our definitions.com, and gosh darn, gosh darn it, doggone it, in phrases.comRate it:

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dad-gum iteuphemism for G** damned; used to add emphasis and/or show disgust or disdain; See also: dagnabbit in our definitions.com, and dad-blamed, gosh darn, gosh darn it, doggone it, in phrases.comRate it:

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dig outThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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enlarge upon1. Expend; 2. To make larger; 3. add to; 4. To give greater scope to;Rate it:

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figure upTo add; to reckon; to compute the amount of.Rate it:

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