get one's fingers burned

You play with fire, sometimes you get your fingers burned or worse."

Watch out you don't get your fingers burned, buddy-boy."

"You would have gotten your fingers burned," retorted Rhodan curtly.

I had taken a partner once before-but, damnation, no matter how many times you get your fingers burned, you have to trust people.

But don't... that is... well, be very careful not to get your fingers burned.

In plainer language, the Treaty terms are: Don't get grabby or you'll get your fingers burned.

You got your fingers burned!' '