Search from various English teachers...
Christine
Professional TeacherHave you heard of the idiom, "to get burned?" Check your understanding with this quiz question.
James invested a lot of money in a startup company and ultimately got burned. This means that:
he lost his investment.
he made a lot of money.
the company's building caught on fire.
he ended up working for the fire department.
13 quizzed
Nov 14, 2025 6:06 PM
Christine
Language Skills
English, Portuguese
Learning Language
Portuguese
Articles You May Also Like

Why "General English" is Failing Your Career (An Engineer’s Perspective)
10 likes · 7 Comments

Why Many Kids Struggle With English - and How the Right Tutor Makes a Difference
3 likes · 2 Comments

Why “Just Around the Corner” Is (Usually) a Lie
9 likes · 6 Comments
More articles
