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    In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom or Phrase.
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    In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom or Phrase.
    To burn one’s finger

    A.

    To suffer a loss by acting rashly

    B.

    A question without any agreed answer

    C.

    To accidentally touch a hot utensil

    D.

    To have one’s finger chopped

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) is the correct meaning of the idiom.
    Idiom: To burn one’s finger means to suffer loss or trouble due to one’s own careless or rash actions. (Hindi: जल्दबाज़ी में नुकसान उठाना)
    Example: He burnt his fingers by investing in a shady scheme.
    Other related idioms:
    · Pay the price – suffer because of a choice.
    · Get into hot water – get into trouble.

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