burning

Definition

  • adjective: on fire
  • adjective: being on fire
  • synonyms: fiery, consuming, intense

Examples

  • She was 'burning for' a chance to prove herself. [=she wanted very much to get a chance to prove herself]

  • ('humorous') “We were talking about you last night.” “That explains why I 'felt my ears burning'.”

  • She was 'burning with' anger at his rudeness. [=she was very angry because of his rudeness]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Better. Let's get outta here. Goddamn it. - I know what you mean. Damn it. - You're burning oxygen. We're going back to the shuttle. How's that for a plan? Copy? Fuck! - Right. Copy that. Houston, in the blind. This is Kowalski. (..)
    2013 Gravity
  • (..) fast. It's going down fast. Nine... No. No, eight-eight percent. Okay, you're breathing too fast. - Eight three point nine percent. You're burning oxygen, and we don't want to do that. We want to relax. Copy? - Okay, sorry. Yes, copy, copy. All right. Nearly there. - Please hurry. (..)
    2013 Gravity