Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-burnt-to-a-crisp
idiom
biː bɜːrnt tə ə krɪsp
Definition
To be completely burned or charred, often referring to food that has been overcooked or left exposed to fire or extreme heat for too long.
Examples
- After leaving the pizza in the oven for too long, it was be-burnt-to-a-crisp.
- He accidentally let the chicken grill too long, and it was be-burnt-to-a-crisp.
- She had a knack for cooking, but that day, the steak was be-burnt-to-a-crisp.
Meaning
The phrase describes something that has been incinerated to the point of being completely blackened or inedible, usually as a result of excessive heat.
Synonyms
- charred
- scorched
- incinerated
- overcooked
