Definitions by Pickles McGee Sr.
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 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 by Pickles McGee Sr. March 18, 2017