These days filmmakers who play with fire don't get burned, they get rich.

WSJ: 'Vendetta' Is Violent and Vapid

Was there an effort here to avoid being overly optimistic so that you didn't get burned politically down the road?

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Don't get burned buying the wrong municipal bond!

FORBES: Managing Money

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FORBES: Retirement With A Purpose

Make money but don't get burned again.

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Some veteran investors say they have seen rallies that have been unsustainable and don't want to get burned again.

WSJ: Shades of '80s in Japanese Stock Rally

It's not just infrequent travelers who get burned, but sometimes road warriors who happen to switch programs and don't pay attention to the old program.

WSJ: Saving Frequent-Flier Miles From the Ax

Venture capitalists, burned by previous biotech investments and preoccupied with younameit.com, couldn't get a handle on Ambryx.

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