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
Luitpold-German
BrittneyBRIT-neeEnglish (Modern)
KristiKRIS-teeEnglish
GilgameshGIL-gə-mesh (English)Near Eastern Mythology
Ashbey['aʃbi]
Amirah-Arabic