Meaning of the word "it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait" in English
What does "it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait
US /ɪt ɪz ə ˈsɪli fɪʃ ðæt ɪz kɔːt twaɪs wɪð ðə seɪm beɪt/
UK /ɪt ɪz ə ˈsɪli fɪʃ ðæt ɪz kɔːt twaɪs wɪð ðə seɪm beɪt/
Idiom
a proverb used to describe someone who is foolish enough to make the same mistake twice
Example:
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He fell for the same scam again; truly, it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait.
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I won't lend him money again because it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait.