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burn the ice
What does burn the ice mean?
End-of-night bar ritual: dump the bin, hit it with hot water to melt what's left, then scrub. Also a health-code move — you don't reuse last night's ice, and the well needs to be clean before it refills.
"Last call's done — burn the ice and start breaking down."
Frequently asked questions
What does "burn the ice" mean?
In bar and restaurant slang, "burn the ice" means pouring hot water into the ice well to melt it all down so the well can be cleaned.
How do you use "burn the ice" in a sentence?
"Before you clock out, burn the ice and wipe down the well."
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