lighter fluid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lighter fluid
First recorded in 1950–55
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The court heard that in April 2025 Nigel Farage's partner found that damage had been caused to their main front door at their house and a bottle of lighter fluid was found in the porch.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Throw a little lighter fluid on the fire if you wish,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
I mean it's impossible so they might as well pile up that $15 million and pour lighter fluid on it and set it in fire.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2022
“Before the pandemic there was a huge need for mental health services and people were struggling to access services, but the pandemic has poured lighter fluid on our mental health challenges,” Wiener said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2022
Vincent set down the last of four cardboard boxes with a grunt, then went inside for some lighter fluid.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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