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Once Bitten Twice Shy

Once bitten twice shy.

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

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4 Comments

  1. Katrin

    This proverb means that we are reluctant to try something again after an unpleasant encounter.

  2. Nia Khairina

    Maybe this proverb means that we tend to avoid something which has an unpleasent experience.

  3. Amy Estrada

    Yes, exactly right Katrin.

  4. Amy Estrada

    Good Nia.

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