Once bitten, twice shy
After a bad experience, you are far more cautious the next time.
English
Once bitten, twice shy
Tiếng Việt
Chim sợ cành cong.
Một lần bị hại thì lần sau đâm ra dè dặt.
Ví Dụ
- She reads every contract twice now — once bitten, twice shy.
- He will not lend money to friends again. Once bitten, twice shy.