HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of burn one's toast | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To cause inconvenience; to spoil someone's fun or enjoyment of something.

Examples

“He talks as if I have no right to be upset, as if all he has done is inconvenience me. "Oops, I didn't mean to burn your toast, sorry." That's his tone. He acts as if it's his right to do whatever he wants to me.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Learn this word in context

See burn one's toast used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course