2007-09-21 04:36:49 · 11 answers · asked by ebz28uk 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means that you will be reluctant (shy) to try something again if it all went wrong the first time you attempted it. For example, if you got really unkind or sarcastic answers to your first Yahoo question then you would be put off posting another one.
2007-09-21 06:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, "once bitten, twice shy" means that once you have had an unpleasant experience you are much more careful to avoid similar experiences in the future.
2007-09-23 09:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by p.e. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually a really good song from the 1970s, sorry I can't remember the name of the band right now.
Of course it means what the other people said. Once a dog bites you, you'll think twice before going near a dog again.
2007-09-21 22:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once something bad happens to you, the next time you'll be that much more cautious. For example "Last time I tried to fix my car, it took all weekend and cost me $800.00. This time I'm just going straight to my mechanic - y'know, once bitten twice shy"
2007-09-21 11:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jim C 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It meas that having experienced something unpleasant you'll think twice before doing it again. remember the first time a dog bit you. I bet you were more cautious next time you met a dog.
2007-09-21 11:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by quatt47 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
means since you had a bad experience once you are going to prevent from experience it a second time
2007-09-21 11:42:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you have a bad experience with something that you are less likely to try it again.
2007-09-21 11:40:34 · answer #7 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It means if a rabid animal bites you, you are sure to run and hide next time you see it! NOT
2007-09-21 16:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Irish Momma 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means you've learned a lesson, and won't be repeating whatever it is you've done, and suffered for.
2007-09-21 11:40:42 · answer #9 · answered by jet-set 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you dont make the same mistake twice.
2007-09-25 11:22:55 · answer #10 · answered by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋