Be toast

verb phrase

To be in serious trouble or be in a situation that is certain to fail.

If my boss catches me playing video games in the office, I'm toast.
Visual representation of "be toast" - To be in serious trouble or be in a situation that is certain to fail.

Often appears as...

  • you're toast
  • they're toast

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To be in serious trouble or be in a situation that is certain to fail.

If my boss catches me playing video games in the office, I'm toast.
Visual representation of "be toast" - To be in serious trouble or be in a situation that is certain to fail.

Often appears as...

  • you're toast
  • they're toast

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be toast"
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Serious Consequences

Implies that the speaker will face negative outcomes, often used humorously for minor issues.

Illustration for Serious Consequences
If I eat my sister’s chocolate, I’m toast when she finds out!
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Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not suitable for formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Informal Expression
He's toast if he doesn't finish his project by tomorrow.
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Suggests Imminence

Conveys that the trouble or failure is about to happen very soon, almost a certainty.

Illustration for Suggests Imminence
We're toast if that storm hits us before we reach shelter.
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Serious Consequences

Implies that the speaker will face negative outcomes, often used humorously for minor issues.

Illustration for Serious Consequences
If I eat my sister’s chocolate, I’m toast when she finds out!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not suitable for formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Informal Expression
He's toast if he doesn't finish his project by tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Suggests Imminence

Conveys that the trouble or failure is about to happen very soon, almost a certainty.

Illustration for Suggests Imminence
We're toast if that storm hits us before we reach shelter.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Serious Consequences

Implies that the speaker will face negative outcomes, often used humorously for minor issues.

Illustration for Serious Consequences
If I eat my sister’s chocolate, I’m toast when she finds out!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not suitable for formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Informal Expression
He's toast if he doesn't finish his project by tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Suggests Imminence

Conveys that the trouble or failure is about to happen very soon, almost a certainty.

Illustration for Suggests Imminence
We're toast if that storm hits us before we reach shelter.
Visual representation of the word "Be toast"

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