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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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