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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Example Sentences

Those are the moments you write down and burn into your memory, because when they come around again - and they always do in Test rugby - you want the instinct to be automatic.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

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

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 fetch one now, strike it against the box, and let Mrs. Janssen’s penciled sleuthing burn into sulfur and ash.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse