Meaning: Lose enthusiasm and energy to continue in a demanding job
Example: Jennie BURNT OUT after ten years working as a futures broker and went to live in the country.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
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We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'BURN'
- Burn down - Burn off - Burn out - Burn up
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