What is another word for blow the coals?
Pronunciation: [blˈə͡ʊ ðə kˈə͡ʊlz] (IPA) 
The phrase "blow the coals" is often used to describe a situation where a person tries to provoke or escalate an already heated argument or disagreement. In order to avoid using the same phrase repeatedly, there are several synonyms that convey a similar meaning. These synonyms include "fan the flames," "stir the pot," "pour gasoline on the fire," and "add fuel to the fire." Each of these phrases conveys an action of intensifying a situation that is already heated or contentious. While these synonyms all have distinct connotations, they all capture the general sense of making a conflict or argument worse.
