system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
What does the idiom burning your bridges mean?


assistant
Burning your bridges means don't do something that can be regretted later. An example of this would be a person who does not exhibit good character in a relationship and later on tries to take advantage of that relationship as if nothing bad ever happened. This idiom can be used in sentences describing many different types of relationships, such as friendships and employment, that do not end well.