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burn your fingers

Idiom Mistake

Meaning

to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake

Example Sentences

"He burned his fingers by trusting the wrong person."

Related Expressions

nose around

to search for information in a curious way

put one's cards on the table

to be honest and open about one’s intentions

At a snail’s pace

Very slowly.

chase your dreams

to actively try to achieve your ambitions

sell someone out

to betray someone for personal gain

get something off your chest

to talk about something that has been worrying you