burn one's eyebrows

To study or prepare for an exam really hard.

This idiom is referring to how students, before electricity, focused too hard to notice that their brows are too close to the candlelight. Commonly used in the Philippines.

She's been burning her eyebrows since last week for the test.

What does it mean to burn one's eyebrows?

I meant she's studying super hard.

by fares47 May 29, 2023

burn

to use fuel to deliver power to a vehicle.

"What does this van burn? (regular, unleaded, etc.)

by Morilla September 5, 2007

string burn

Burn to a man’s penis as a result of excessive friction caused from a tampon string during intercourse.

After pulling out, she gasped “I think you might have string burn” !

by Geojonny October 19, 2018

Burn

When someone says an insult that is extremely effective making the person that was insulted speechless or just sad.

1: Me: u have a bad life
Other guy: well u don’t have one
Me: having no life is better than having yours
Other guy: ...
Me: get burned.
2: Me: I’d slap you, but that would be animal abuse. Get burned

by Cray Z chikenz April 25, 2019

Jackson Burns

Known for the most "Setups," in the world. Also known for the "wettest balls" in the world.

Jackson Burns is cool.

by Rocket Leauge God April 23, 2018

Burn

One of the most heartbreaking song in the show hamilton

Why is she crying so hard
Shes listening to burn again

by Linnamonroll May 28, 2020

Edward Burns

The burning sensation that you feel in your Vagina when you have not had your share of Edward Cullen for the day.

Very similar to a yeast infection, except to cure the Edward Burns you must immediately read twiporn or watch Twilight.

by Honolulu Girl November 6, 2009