How to Pronounce "get your fingers burned"
expression
GET yor FING-urz BURND
get YAW FING-uhz BURND
Definition
To suffer negative consequences, usually by taking a risk or making a mistake, especially when trying something new. Often used with money or business, but also for any situation that goes badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz/ /ˈbɝnd
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɪŋɡəz/ /bˈɜːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yor FING-urz BURND
UK
get YAW FING-uhz BURND
Listen in Context
He got his fingers burned by investing in that company.
You might get your fingers burned if you trust him too quickly.
Many people get their fingers burned when trying to make easy money.
I warned you not to invest; now you've got your fingers burned.