SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 67

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q67

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.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. got into trouble. 

It is because 'burnt his/her fingers interfering in others’ problems" means to "cause harm to oneself."