Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone-is-toast
idiom
/ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɪz toʊst/
Definition
An informal phrase indicating that someone is in serious trouble or is going to face negative consequences.
Examples
- If the boss finds out about the missing reports, then Jake is toast.
- When the deadline was missed, the entire team knew they were toast.
- After that mistake, she knew she was toast with the committee.
Meaning
The term suggests that a person will face an undesirable outcome, typically due to actions taken or an impending situation.
Synonyms
- in trouble
- done for
- finished
- in hot water
