泼油救火
      Explanation: When the oil poured fire. Metaphor to deal with not law, but to make the situation worse.
      Usage: Partial official; as object, attribute; metaphor to deal with not law, but to make things more stringent
      Source: Ming Luo, "Three Kingdoms" 74 back: "this makes him a pioneer, is pouring oil fire also."
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