burn bread

== English == === Etymology === From the idea that burning bread brings bad luck or is indicative of unfortunate things to come. === Pronunciation === === Verb === burn bread (third-person singular simple present burns bread, present participle burning bread, simple past and past participle burned bread or burnt bread) (African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, often followed by on) To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone). ==== See also ==== knock on wood === References ===