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Has Been Burned
Meaning/Usage
: To get screwed; to get a bad deal; to be tricked
Explanation
: When you are burned, it hurts. When you are screwed, get a bad deal, or get cheated, that hurts too. So it became common to use "burned" in this manner.
"
I don't know why he keeps calling her.
He's been burned
by her numerous times.
"
"
I
have been burned
by making bad decisions before.
"
"
I
got burned
on that used car we bought.
"
A.
"
So did you end up going on a date with her?
"
B.
"
Man, I
got burned
! She ended up going out with someone else instead.
"
A.
"
That's too bad. Don't let it bother you.
"
B.
"
I won't, I didn't like her anyways.
"
Other Common Sentences
"
I've been swindled.
"
"
I got a bad deal.
"
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