burned to a 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.
See also: burn, cinder

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JÁZminYAHZ-meenHungarian
Kayode-Western African, Yoruba
BonifaceBAWN-ə-fays (English), BAWN-ə-fəs (English)French, English (Rare)
Pavica-Croatian
Giustinojoos-TEE-noItalian
GergŐGER-guuHungarian