burn bread

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone). idiomatic,often
    — 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.

词形变化

burns bread present,singular,third-person burning bread participle,present burned bread participle,past burned bread past burnt bread participle,past burnt bread past

词源

From the idea that burning bread brings bad luck or is indicative of unfortunate things to come.
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