Meaning of the word "burn something to a crisp" in English
What does "burn something to a crisp" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
burn something to a crisp
US /bɜrn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tu ə krɪsp/
UK /bɜːn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tu ə krɪsp/
Idiom
to burn something so much that it becomes very dry, hard, and often black
Example:
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I left the pizza in the oven too long and burned it to a crisp.
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The toast was burned to a crisp, completely black and inedible.