This phrase is not slang, but a well-known proverb in Spanish. It literally translates to 'He who plays with fire gets burned.' It means that risky behavior can lead to trouble or negative consequences.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre está metiéndose en problemas, ya sabes lo que dicen, 'el que juega con fuego se quema'.
- English: Juan is always getting into trouble, you know what they say, 'he who plays with fire gets burned.'