add firewood to put out the flames (idiom); fig. ill-advised action that only makes the problem worse

• jiùfényìxīn,zhǐhuìràngwèntígèngzāo.

  救焚益薪，只会让问题更糟。🔊

  Adding fuel to the fire will only make the problem worse.

to add fuel to the fire

• nǐzhèyàngzuòshìjiùfényìxīn.

  你这样做是救焚益薪。🔊

  You're making things worse by adding fuel to the fire.

add firewood to put out the flames (idiom); fig. ill-advised action that only makes the problem worse

• jiùfényìxīn,zhǐhuìràngwèntígèngzāo.

  救焚益薪，只会让问题更糟。🔊

  Adding fuel to the fire will only make the problem worse.

to add fuel to the fire

• nǐzhèyàngzuòshìjiùfényìxīn.

  你这样做是救焚益薪。🔊

  You're making things worse by adding fuel to the fire.