Meanings
How to pronounce "fan the flames":
AU
To intensify or worsen an already difficult situation.
Example Sentences
1
She didn't want to fan the flames of their argument, so she stayed quiet.
2
The politician's controversial statements only served to fan the flames of public outrage.
3
The tabloids love to fan the flames of celebrity scandals.
4
He tried to fan the flames of excitement among the crowd before the concert.