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

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

Officials then lit the crushed remains on fire and allowed the blaze to burn into the night, according to villagers who watched.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2022

Despite that progress, officials caution that the fire may continue to burn into the fall season, NPR reported.

From Fox News ● Aug. 1, 2021

I didn’t know if Lianne and Ethan and Freddie and the whole damn hockey team were all at the windows watching the word burn into ash and coals in the ground.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely