By the time the fire department arrived, the building was done like toast.
К тому времени, как прибыла пожарная команда, здание было полностью уничтожено.
Definitions
The phrase 'done like toast' means to be completely finished, defeated, or ruined, similar to how toast is finished cooking and cannot be undone. It is often used informally to describe a situation or person that is beyond saving or recovery.
