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Definition och Betydelse av "burn one's fingers"

to burn one's fingers
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to suffer the consequences of a business deal or a relationship gone wrong

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What is the origin of the idiom "burn one's fingers" and when to use it?

The idiom "burn one's fingers" is derived from the literal act of touching something hot and getting burned, leading to pain or injury. Over time, it evolved into a figurative expression to indicate experiencing negative consequences or harm due to one's actions or involvement.

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