do a slow burn

burn a hole in someone's pocket

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

burn bread

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

burn daylight

To waste time.

burn one's bridges

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

burn one's fingers

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

burn out

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.

burn rubber

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

burn someone's ears

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