B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Rimanere scottato
To get burned
Literal Translation
"To remain burned"
What it means
To get burned; to be hurt by a past relationship. Used when someone has been emotionally hurt and has become cautious as a result. The fire/burn metaphor is vivid and relatable.
Example in context
"È rimasto scottato dalla sua ultima relazione — ora non si fida di nessuno."
"He got burned by his last relationship — now he does not trust anyone."
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