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get one's fingers burntTo suffer relatively minor, adversive, and unexpected harm.Rate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stickAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:

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burnt to a crispInedible.Rate it:

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he doesn't know his ass from an old burnt bootThe inference is that he is less than fully informed.Rate it:

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propose a toastAn introductory phrase, preceding a brief accolade to someone or something, after which all present ceremonially sip their champagne (or dump their beverage on the floor to express disagreement.)Rate it:

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toast of the townAn expression to an individual for exemplary services, contributions or other benefits to a community.Rate it:

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toast of the townA person, male or female, who is admired and very popular in local society, and who is sought-after to attend parties, public events, etc.Rate it:

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hesiod says: even a fool after suffering gets him knowledge; the italians: can scotato da l'acqua calda ha paura poi della freddaA dog burnt by hot water afterwards fears cold.]Rate it:

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shit on a shinglesausage gravy on toastRate it:

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burn rubberTo accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.Rate it:

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bottoms updrinking toastRate it:

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chat échaudé craint l'eau froideA burnt child dreads the fire; Once bit, twice shy.Rate it:

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drink toTo raise one's glass as a toastRate it:

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feed a cold, starve a feverEating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.Rate it:

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here's looking at youA toast made to a friend or acquaintance when drinking an alcoholic beverage.Rate it:

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here's mud in your eyeA good-natured toast used when drinking an alcoholic beverage.Rate it:

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here's toDenoting proposed salutation while drinking alcohol, toast.Rate it:

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lay rubberTo accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.Rate it:

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welsh rabbitMilk or cheese plus ale on toast.Rate it:

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לחייםA blessing, a toast, and an expression of goodwill.Rate it:

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