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
Antonia[æn'təuniə]
PeersPEERZ, PEERSEnglish (Rare)
Adoraah-DHO-rahSpanish
Mateomah-TE-o (Spanish)Spanish, Croatian
Latonia[lə'təunə]
Ognian-Bulgarian