Flip burgers

verb

To cook burgers by turning them over frequently.

She had to flip burgers at the restaurant during the summer break.
Visual representation of "flip burgers" - To cook burgers by turning them over frequently.

Often appears as...

  • flip burgers for a living
  • flip burgers at a restaurant
verb

A job or activity that is tiresome, unfulfilling or low paid, often associated with fast food jobs.

He quit his job as a lawyer to flip burgers at a fast food joint.
Visual representation of "flip burgers" - A job or activity that is tiresome, unfulfilling or low paid, often associated with fast food jobs.

Often appears as...

  • quit to flip burgers
  • start to flip burgers

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To cook burgers by turning them over frequently.

She had to flip burgers at the restaurant during the summer break.
Visual representation of "flip burgers" - To cook burgers by turning them over frequently.

Often appears as...

  • flip burgers for a living
  • flip burgers at a restaurant
verb

A job or activity that is tiresome, unfulfilling or low paid, often associated with fast food jobs.

He quit his job as a lawyer to flip burgers at a fast food joint.
Visual representation of "flip burgers" - A job or activity that is tiresome, unfulfilling or low paid, often associated with fast food jobs.

Often appears as...

  • quit to flip burgers
  • start to flip burgers

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "flip burgers"
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Literal Meaning

Used when discussing the actual action of cooking burgers on a grill or stove.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
He perfected the art of flipping burgers swiftly at the barbecue.
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Skill Required

Acknowledges that even simple tasks like flipping burgers require some level of skill and timing.

Illustration for Skill Required
You may be a chef, but can you flip burgers without burning them?
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Often Overlooked

Reminds that tasks like flipping burgers are often undervalued, though essential in a restaurant.

Illustration for Often Overlooked
He learned to flip burgers expertly, often unnoticed by the restaurant's patrons.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Meaning

Used when discussing the actual action of cooking burgers on a grill or stove.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
He perfected the art of flipping burgers swiftly at the barbecue.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Skill Required

Acknowledges that even simple tasks like flipping burgers require some level of skill and timing.

Illustration for Skill Required
You may be a chef, but can you flip burgers without burning them?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Overlooked

Reminds that tasks like flipping burgers are often undervalued, though essential in a restaurant.

Illustration for Often Overlooked
He learned to flip burgers expertly, often unnoticed by the restaurant's patrons.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Meaning

Used when discussing the actual action of cooking burgers on a grill or stove.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
He perfected the art of flipping burgers swiftly at the barbecue.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Skill Required

Acknowledges that even simple tasks like flipping burgers require some level of skill and timing.

Illustration for Skill Required
You may be a chef, but can you flip burgers without burning them?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Overlooked

Reminds that tasks like flipping burgers are often undervalued, though essential in a restaurant.

Illustration for Often Overlooked
He learned to flip burgers expertly, often unnoticed by the restaurant's patrons.
Visual representation of the word "Flip burgers"

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