We Say - You Say: Once bitten, twice shy

Use your language to help you remember English expressions. In English we say ’once bitten, twice shy’ to say that if you have a bad and unpleasant experience doing something the first time, you will be more cautious and worried about doing it a second time. Hear how this idea is expressed in Bengali, Burmese and Portuguese. More episodes: Don’t cry over spilt milk Too many cooks spoil the broth A leopard can’t change its spots Don’t judge a book by its cover Every cloud has a silver lining Images: Getty Images For more videos and content that will help you learn English, visit our website: #LearnEnglish #EnglishIdiom #EnglishVocabulary
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