Meaning of the word "the man who has once been bitten by a snake, fears every piece of rope" in English
What does "the man who has once been bitten by a snake, fears every piece of rope" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the man who has once been bitten by a snake, fears every piece of rope
US /ðə mæn huː hæz wʌns biːn ˈbɪt.ən baɪ ə sneɪk, fɪrz ˈev.ri piːs əv roʊp/
UK /ðə mæn huː hæz wʌns biːn ˈbɪt.ən baɪ ə sneɪk, fɪəz ˈev.ri piːs əv rəʊp/
Idiom
a person who has had a bad experience becomes overly cautious or fearful in similar situations
Example:
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After his first business failed, he was hesitant to invest again; the man who has once been bitten by a snake, fears every piece of rope.
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She refuses to date anyone after her divorce, proving that the man who has once been bitten by a snake, fears every piece of rope.