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a burnt child dreads the fire
a burnt child dreads the fire
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used to imply that negative experiences can leave a lasting impact on a person's behavior, leading them to be cautious and avoid similar situations in the future
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I used to be an adventurous eater, but after getting food poisoning, I'm much more cautious. A burnt child dreads the fire, as they say.
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