burnt toast theory
Definitions
The mindset that a seemingly negative event in a person's life could have actually prevented something even worse from occurring.
Examples
“A woman has been widely praised on social media after explaining how the 'burnt toast' theory can be a remedy for anxiety.”
“So many of us search⟳ for ideas like⟳ the burnt toast theory to help⟳ us find⟳ meaning in terrible moments, but why?”
“One TikToker who applied burnt toast theory to her dating life said that under this helpful mindset, if "somebody ghosts you, great. They've spared you from their inability to communicate."”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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