Provençal expression

cat escauda, l'aigo frejo ié fai pòu

Wisdom

Literal translation

scalded cat, cold water frightens him

Meaning

once bitten, twice shy

Explanation

Recalls that a bad experience makes one cautious even before a lesser danger: a scalded cat fears cold water.

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