once burned, twice cautious
once burned, twice cautious
Once one is hurt by someone or something, one will be extra cautious to avoid that person or thing in the future. I've learned my lesson from dating actors—once burned, twice cautious. The company's brief but disastrous attempt was enough for them to vow never to venture into the mobile phone market again. Once burned, twice cautious.
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