get 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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Taniel	-	Armenian
Wigmar	-	Ancient Germanic
Calanthe	kə-LAN-thee	English (Rare)
Penn	[pen]
BhÀTair	-	Scottish
ZÁViŠ	-	Czech