get one's fingers burned

get one's fingers burned
get one's fingers burned
Fig. to receive harm or punishment for one's actions. (Normally fig.) •

I had my fingers burned the last time I questioned the company policy.

I tried that once before and got my fingers burned. I won't try it again.

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See: BURN ONE'S FINGERS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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