once bitten, twice shy

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1.
Worldwideinformalproverbial
- After a bad or painful experience, one becomes cautious and reluctant to repeat the same action or trust again.
2.
Worldwideinformalcolloquial
- Used more broadly to explain a tendency to avoid similar risks or situations following an unpleasant outcome.

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