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Once bitten, twice shy

Meaning:

You're more cautious when you've been hurt before

Examples:

  • Once bitten, twice shy and all that stuff.
  • Once bitten, twice shy.
  • Once bitten, twice shy.
  • Once bitten, twice shy.
  • Well, you know what they say—once bitten, twice shy.

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