Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burn-a-hole
verb
/bɜrn ə hoʊl/
Definition
To cause a hole to form by burning, typically through the use of fire or heat.
Examples
- She accidentally burned a hole in her shirt while cooking.
- The intense heat from the fire burned a hole in the wooden table.
- His reckless spending habits could burn a hole in his finances.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to the destructive impact of fire on a material, resulting in the formation of a hole. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where something is consuming or destroying resources or feelings.
Synonyms
- char
- scorch
- incinerate
- erode
