cinder

burned to a cinder

burned very badly. [Very often used figuratively.] I stayed out in the sun too long, and I am burned to a cinder. This toast is burnt to a cinder.

burn to a cinder

Also, burn to a crisp. Destroy by fire; overcook. For example, If I stay in the sun too long, I'll be burnt to a cinder, or He's an awful cook-dinner was burnt to a crisp. Although both expressions can be used literally, they also function as hyperbole, as in the examples.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Collier	['kɔliə]
Plato	PLAY-to (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
AnnbjØRg	-	Norwegian
Ximena	-	Spanish
Hieronymos	-	Ancient Greek
Eponine	EP-ə-neen (English)	Literature