Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence given below. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

John burnt his fingers by investing in the realty sector during the days of recession.

  1. did something that will be impossible to rectify in future

  2. minted tremendous money

  3. exhausted himself financially

  4. suffered financially as a result of foolish behavior
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'burnt his fingers' refers to suffering financially as a result of foolish behavior. 'Did something that will be impossible to rectify in future' refers to the phrase 'burnt his bridges'. The other options are the incorrect meanings of the given idiom/phrase.

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