burn into

Idioms  

1. Make an indelible impression on, as in An event like the Holocaust burns into the minds of all the survivors, or The scene was burned into her memory. This expression alludes to such processes as etching or engraving, where a caustic substance bites into a solid plate to make a design. [Early 1800s]

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burn into

The fire grew to 20 acres after it was first reported and continued to burn into Sunday night, Norris said.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025

Invasive and fire-prone grass species have moved in over time and during a fire they can burn into native forests, which means the forests are replaced by more grass, Pickett said.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2023

Most areas identified as hot spots where forest fires have high potential to burn into populated areas won’t be addressed for at least the next several years, according to government planning documents.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 27, 2023

Miscalculations, inaccurate models and underestimation of dry conditions turned a controlled burn into New Mexico’s largest wildfire ever recorded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2022

I watched all Amil’s drawings burn into ash.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani

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