Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He burnt his fingers by getting into others’ problems.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To get into trouble.
The idiom burnt his fingers means to suffer consequences or to get into trouble as a result of one's actions.
In this context, it implies that he faced negative outcomes or difficulties by involving himself in other people’s issues.
Hence, To get into trouble is the correct choice.