Meaning of 'Once bitten, twice shy'
What does the saying 'Once bitten, twice shy' mean?
Idiom: Once bitten, twice shy
Meaning:
If somebody is said to be once bitten twice shy, it means that someone who has been hurt or who has had something go wrong will be far more careful the next time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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