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You're toast meaning

yoor TOHST · phrase

An informal phrase meaning someone is in serious trouble or about to be defeated.

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Other meanings

A humorous way to say someone is finished or doomed in a situation.

An expression used to warn someone they will face consequences soon.

This phrase is informal and often used in casual conversation or media to indicate impending trouble.

Examples

If you don't finish your homework, you're toast when the teacher checks it.

He forgot his lines during the play, so he's toast if the director asks him to perform again.

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