Synonyms of Once Bitten Twice Shy:

Learn From Mistakes – Burned Before – Cautious Now

Example:

  • Once bitten, twice shy—I won’t trust him.
  • She’s once bitten, twice shy with loans.
  • Once bitten, twice shy after that scam.

Related Idioms

Get Wind Of Something

Synonyms of Get Wind Of Something: Hear A Rumor – Catch A Hint – Find Out About Example: I got