We Say You Say: Once bitten, twice shy

Use your language to help you remember English expressions. In English we say once bitten, twice shy to say that if you have a bad and unpleasant experience doing something the first time, you will be more cautious and worried about doing it a second time. Hear how this idea is expressed in Bengali, Burmese and Portuguese. More episodes: Dont cry over spilt milk Too many cooks spoil the broth A leopard cant change its spots Dont judge a book by its cover Every cloud has a silver lining Images: Getty Images For more videos and content that will help you learn English, visit our website: , LearnEnglish, EnglishIdiom, EnglishVocabulary