Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1
burn one's fingers in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He burnt his fingers by getting into others’ problems.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) To get into trouble
Answer: 2 (To get into trouble)
Solution:
The idiom “burnt his fingers” means to suffer unpleasant consequences or get into trouble, especially as a result of interfering in something or making a bad decision.
In the sentence:
"He burnt his fingers by getting into others’ problems,"
→ it clearly means he got into trouble because he involved himself in matters that didn’t concern him.
✔ Correct meaning: To get into trouble
Why other options are incorrect:
• To get rewarded – opposite meaning.
• To burn one's fingers – repeats the idiom itself; not an explanation.
• To get rid off – unrelated to suffering or consequences.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Burnt his fingers – got into trouble or suffere - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
He burnt his fingers interfering in others’ problems.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) got into trouble
Answer: got into trouble
Explanation:
• The idiom “burnt his fingers” means to get into trouble or face negative consequences, especially by involving oneself in risky matters (मुसीबत में पड़ जाना).
• It fits the sentence where someone faced problems by interfering in others' issues.
Other options:
• caught his fingers in fire – literal, not idiomatic ❌
• was happy – opposite meaning ❌
• got in good relations with – unrelated ❌
✅ So, “got into trouble” is the correct meaning of the idiom.
burn one's fingers – questions
Has burn one's fingers been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – burn one's fingers has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.