to make a bad situation worse
悪い状況をさらに悪化させる (warui joukyou o sarani akka saseru)
"Your comments added fuel to the fire."
"あなたのコメントが火に油を注いだ。" (anata no komento ga hi ni abura o sosoida)
to leave something undecided or uncertain
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
completely under someone's control
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put...
to feel encouraged or more confident
