to make a bad situation worse
усугубить плохую ситуацию (usugubit plohuyu situatsiyu)
"Your comments added fuel to the fire."
"Твои комментарии только подлили масла в огонь." (tvoi kommentarii tolko podlili masla v ogon)
something that makes you feel happy or pleased
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
to take control or responsibility for something
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
people with power or influence who can help you
