fan the flames of
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Idiomsfan the flames offan the flames (of (something))to cause an increase in negative feelings.
These images of war could be used to fan the flames of hatred against our country.Etymology: based on the literal meaning of fan the flames (= to cause air to flow toward a fire)to cause anger or other bad feelings to increase. His speeches fanned the flames of racial tension. (usually +
of)
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fan the flames of somethingfan the flames (of (something))to cause an increase in negative feelings. These images of war could be used to fan the flames of hatred against our country.Etymology: based on the literal meaning of fan the flames (= to cause air to flow toward a fire)to cause anger or other bad feelings to increase. His speeches fanned the flames of racial tension. (usually +
of)
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fan the flames ofto make a situation worse
The speech by the labor leader fanned the flames of the protesting workers.
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fan the flames of somethingto make a situation worse
The speech by the labor leader fanned the flames of the protesting workers.
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