What does "burn" mean?

See burn in WNW Idioms

burn down

to burn to the ground

burn in

to darken (certain areas on a print produced from a photographic negative) by exposing them to more light

burn out

  1. to cease burning through lack of fuel
  2. to disintegrate or wear out by heat from friction, etc.
  3. to destroy the home, business, etc. of by fire
  4. to exhaust (oneself) or become exhausted from overwork, stress, or dissipation

burn up

  1. to burn completely
  2. ☆ Slang to make or become angry

to burn

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Informal in excess money to burn

See burn in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

burn (one's) bridges

To eliminate the possibility of return or retreat.

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burn /one's candle at both ends
To exhaust oneself or one's resources by leading a hectic or extravagant life.

burn the midnight oil

To work or study very late at night.

to burn

In great amounts: They had money to burn.

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