Burn your fingers Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To get into trouble or suffer a loss because you took a risk or did something unwise, especially in business or financial matters.
Usage & Nuances
This idiom is mostly used for negative experiences from risky decisions, especially in business or investments. It’s informal and rarely used for physical burns. Common collocations: 'burned his fingers in the stock market.' Don’t confuse with 'get your fingers burnt' (same meaning, British variant).
Example Sentences
He burned his fingers when he invested all his money in that company.
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Be careful or you might burn your fingers in the deal.
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Many people burn their fingers in the stock market.
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After that failed business, I really burned my fingers and became much more careful.
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Lots of first-time investors have burned their fingers chasing quick profits.
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I warned you not to trust him—now you've burned your fingers!
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