put one's finger in the fire en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To suffer unpleasant, painful, or costly consequences as a result of becoming involved in a risky or ill-advised situation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| puts one's finger in the fire | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| putting one's finger in the fire | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put one's finger in the fire | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put one's finger in the fire | Tense=Past | lexicographic |