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once bitten twice shy

This is an abbreviated sentence:

Once your are bitten by a dog, you will be twice as shy about approaching that same dog again.

Metaphorically, the concept applies to more than just dogs. Such as cats.
"Once bitten twice shy, babe." -- bad 80's song.
by Pickles McGee Sr. March 18, 2017
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