once bitten twice shy

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Once Bitten Twice Shy

Part of Speech: Phrase

Definition: A proverbial phrase that means if someone has been hurt or deceived once, they will be cautious and avoid similar situations in the future.

Example sentences:

After being scammed online, John was once bitten twice shy and became extremely cautious with his online transactions.
Maria learned her lesson when she trusted the wrong person, so now she's once bitten and twice shy when it comes to making new friends.

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