Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 94-Transcript & Idiom Notes Friday, 20 April 2018 add fuel to the fire MUSIC The bark of the redwood tree is fireproof. Fires in redwood forests take place inside the trees. Redwoods are the oldest and largest trees in the world, and they grow in America and China MUSIC Redwoods are the oldest and largest trees in the world, and they grow in America and China. The name Redwood comes from its cinnamon-red bark. Redwoods have very thick bark which has a lot of water inside and produces tannins which form a protective layer against fire. Over time as the tree survives more fires, the fire will eventually find its way into the tree through cracks in the bark. Fire benefits redwoods by removing non-fireproof plants and trees around them which gives Redwoods access to more light and nutrients. How do you put out a fire? Take away the heat, fuel, and oxygen. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 94…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… add fuel to the fire QUOTE Do not get upset with people or situations, both are powerless without your reaction. MUSIC add fuel to the fire …if something adds fuel to a conflict or debate …it makes the conflict or debate more intense…to make an argument or bad situation worse Your question will only make the situation worse. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… add fuel to the fire Your question will only add fuel to the fire. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … add fuel to the fire The decision to voice my opinion only added fuel to the fire. I did not intend for my comments to add fuel to the fire. This is an ongoing debate, and your remarks will only add fuel to the fire. fuel is used as a noun in the idiom … add fuel to the fire fuel is a material that is burned to produce heat or power CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? Do you frequently argue with other people? An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript, idiom notes, and links visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… not hold water Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES ALTERNATIVES add fuel to the flames Your question will only add fuel to the flames. VOCABULARY fuel | NOUN a material such as oil, gas, coal… that is burned to produce heat or power I expect a high fuel bill after this winter. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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