burn bread
(AAVE, idiomatic, often followed by on) To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).
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(AAVE, idiomatic, often followed by on) To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).
I don't mean to burn bread on the guy, but if LaT cares to press it, he could be living in a dumpster before he gets too much older.
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