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[영어 관용표현] FAN THE FLAME

FAN THE FLAME

 

 

"Fan the flame" means to make a situation more intense or to encourage or provoke something, often emotions or conflicts.

 

 

Here are 10 example sentences:

  1. His angry comments only fanned the flame of the argument.
  2. The media coverage fanned the flame of public outrage.
  3. She tried to fan the flame of excitement about the new project.
  4. The politician's speech fanned the flame of patriotism among the crowd.
  5. Spreading rumors can fan the flame of mistrust among friends.
  6. His enthusiastic support fanned the flame of her ambition.
  7. The coach's pep talk fanned the flame of the team's determination.
  8. Bringing up old issues will only fan the flame of resentment.
  9. Her kind words fanned the flame of hope in his heart.
  10. The dramatic scene in the movie fanned the flame of suspense.