Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me meaning
What does the saying 'Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me' mean?
Idiom: Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me
Meaning:
This means that you should learn from your mistakes and not allow people to take advantage of you repeatedly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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