get a splinter

Examples (10)

• A child might get a splinter from an old wooden fence.
• Be careful not to get a splinter when handling rough wood.
• I accidentally got a splinter while working in the garden.
• She cried because she got a splinter in her finger.
• If you get a splinter, make sure to remove it carefully.
• He gets splinters quite often because he works with wood.
• The doctor advised me on how to prevent getting splinters.
• Have you ever gotten a splinter that was difficult to remove?
• Wearing gloves can help you avoid getting a splinter.
• Don't touch that broken glass, you might get a splinter.