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burn out

idiom

To make (someone) unavailable for work involving exposure to ionizing radiation by employing (the person) in such work until the person's accumulated exposure reaches the maximum permitted for an administrative period, typically a year.


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  1. 01

    burn a hole in someone's pocket

    To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.

  2. 02

    burn bread

    To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).

  3. 03

    burn daylight

    To waste time.

  4. 04

    burn one's bridges

    To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

  5. 05

    burn one's fingers

    To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.

  6. 06

    burn rubber

    To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.

  7. 07

    burn someone's ears

    To cause blushing of someone's ears due to strong embarrassment.

  8. 08

    burn that bridge when one comes to it

    To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.

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