Meaning of burn bread | Babel Free

Definitions

To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).

idiomatic, often

Examples

“I don't mean⟳ to burn bread on the guy, but if LaT cares to press⟳ it, he could be living in a dumpster before he gets too much older.”

““Si, I'll set⟳ up the meeting. I want⟳ you plugged in with the Cubans. Just in case something was to ever happen⟳ to me.” Rico shot his brother a scornful. “Listen⟳, I got no problem wit' none a dat shit you talking, but I ain't trying' hear⟳ dat' just in case something happen⟳' to you bullshit … you need⟳ to stop⟳ talking dat stupid shit fo'real. You only burnin' bread on yourself.””

““Yo' ass gon' get⟳ fired.” “No, I'm not. Don't be burning bread on me like⟳ that.” Gray knocked on wood. “Besides, I've been working my ass off. […]””

“"[…] I was just playing, but I see⟳ you've seen it through, just like⟳ that famous lawyer who played mind⟳ games on his wife." ¶ "Yeah. Well what happened?" Randol asked. ¶ "He got caught, darling. Be careful." ¶ "Hey, don't burn bread. I'm not like⟳ that stupid lawyer. […]"”

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