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.